Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
December 14, 2018
During the first international assembly of the Ligo in 1946, a decision was made to introduce a common world currency with an internationally stable value.
Unpacking the Collection 10
By: David Bergeron
Content type(s):
Blog posts
December 11, 2018
Wars have been fought to control its trade and gifts of it have been made to ensure peace. It has even been used as currency.
Unpacking the Collection 9
By: Raewyn Passmore
Content type(s):
Blog posts
December 7, 2018
I can’t remember when I first met Paul, but it must have been shortly after his arrival in 1984. It seems like yesterday … No, it doesn’t, actually.
Paul Berry is Retiring? Say it Ain’t So!
Content type(s):
Blog posts
November 8, 2018
In Europe, gold and silver coins largely disappeared from circulation as they were hoarded or as governments used the metal for the war effort.
Money of the First World War
By: Paul S. Berry
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economy,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
November 2, 2018
We would like to present some of history’s great moustaches—as seen on bank notes.
Money’s Magnificent Moustaches
By: Graham Iddon
Content type(s):
Blog posts
