Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
            November 27, 2023
        
                
        
Mo’ money, mo’ questions
            But what do you do with money once you have it? That’s for you to decide. A budget can really help. It will allow you to keep track of what you earn (income) and what you spend (expenses).
        
        
                    
                        Content type(s):
                            Blog posts
                                        
                        Subject(s):
                            Financial literacy
                                        
                        Grade level(s):
                            Grade 04, 
                            Grade 05, 
                            Grade 06, 
                            Grade 07 / Secondary 1, 
                            Grade 08 / Secondary 2, 
                            Grade 09 / Secondary 3, 
                            Grade 10 / Secondary 4, 
                            Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
                            
    
            November 16, 2023
        
                
        
Understanding cryptocurrencies
By: Graham Iddon
            Most of us are aware of them, but how much do we really understand about cryptocurrencies?
        
        
                    
                        Content type(s):
                            Blog posts
                                        
                        Subject(s):
                            Economics, 
                            Financial literacy
                                        
                        Grade level(s):
                            Grade 08 / Secondary 2, 
                            Grade 09 / Secondary 3, 
                            Grade 10 / Secondary 4, 
                            Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5
                            
    
            September 12, 2023
        
                
        
A checkup on cheques
By: David Bergeron
            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. 
        
        
                    
                        Content type(s):
                            Blog posts
                            
    
            July 31, 2023
        
                
        
The Scenes of Canada series $100 bill
By: Graham Iddon
            Few of us ever get a chance to see a Scenes of Canada $100 bill. Which is a pity, because it is an example of great bank note design with even greater imagery by a master engraver. 
        
        
                    
                        Content type(s):
                            Blog posts
                                        
                        Subject(s):
                            History
                            
    
            July 13, 2023
        
                
        
Caring for your bank notes
By: Graham Iddon
            Collecting paper money seems simple enough. But, paper is delicate stuff and demands a gentle touch. 
        
        
                    
                        Content type(s):
                            Blog posts
                            
    



