The Museum Blog

Bank of Canada Museum’s acquisitions in 2024 highlight the relationships that shape the National Currency Collection.

Newfoundland’s entry into Confederation marked the end of an era when Canadian provinces issued their own coins and paper money.

It’s that time of the year again—the wrap-up of the Bank of Canada Museum’s annual acquisition program. Here are a few highlights of the latest additions to the National Currency Collection.

With the continuing rise of e-transfers and electronic payments, people have been predicting the death of the humble cheque for decades. But it hasn’t happened yet.

It’s a new year—the perfect time to look back at some notable artifacts the Museum added to the National Currency collection from 2022. Each object has a unique story to tell about Canada’s monetary and economic history.