Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
October 31, 2018
Have you ever seen eyes in the bark of trees? Wolves in the clouds? How about spooky things in bank notes?
The Devil is in the Hairdo
By: Graham Iddon
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October 2, 2018
The First War Loan included bonds in denominations of up to $100,000. They matured in ten years and paid interest at 5 percent.
Canada Financially Comes of Age
By: Paul S. Berry
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October 1, 2018
What would you ask a curator? Your chance was September 12, when the annual Twitter event #AskACurator Day took place on computers, tablets and mobile phones all around the globe.
#AskACurator Day 2018
By: Graham Iddon
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August 30, 2018
A little grade 8 math revealed that, since our last full year of operation, we have increased Museum attendance by 91 per cent (pause while the audience claps).
Happy Birthday, Dear Bank of Canada Museum!
By: Graham Iddon
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June 13, 2018
Dora’s work is as familiar as the change that jingles in your pocket. In all likelihood, you have come in contact with her work while using coinage to pay for your morning cup of coffee.
Unpacking the Collection 8
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