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People on the street were randomly stopped and searched, and some were even arrested and imprisoned in an internment camp. Even German marks replaced Canadian currency in circulation—in the form of If Day propaganda notes.

Cryptocurrencies exist outside of the traditional financial system and inside a computer network. Learn about how they work and their possible risks.

Help your child learn about setting financial goals. Use a plant diagram to visually track their progress to save up for a special item.

The imagery on the Bank of Canada’s 1935 note series depicts the country’s rich industrial history.

In 1812, British North America had no banks and little currency. With the prospect of war drying up supplies of coins, the government of Lower Canada decided to issue legal tender notes called “army bills” to pay for troops and supplies.

What was proposed was a complete about-face from the philosophy behind recent security printing. If photocopiers could easily deal with the colours and designs of the current series, then the next series should be bold and simple.

Your safety, health and well-being—and those of our staff—are a top priority for us.

From windmills and solar panels to electric cars, signs of the green economy are all around us. Check out our resources for how to teach about the green economy.

Examine the life of a polymer bank note from production to distribution and recycling.

Introduce important financial skills to your children, and help them plan for their futures with free resources from the Bank of Canada Museum and others.