Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
May 8, 2018
Operation Fish was the largest movement of physical wealth in history.
Operation Fish
By: Robert Low
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economy,
History,
Social studies
Grade level(s):
Grade 06,
Grade 07 / Secondary 1,
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
April 18, 2018
To distinguish the new production from that of 1936, a small impression was added to the reverse dies, creating a raised dot on coins struck from those tools.
New Acquisitions
By: Paul S. Berry
Content type(s):
Blog posts
March 14, 2018
Even if you’re not familiar with Viola Desmond’s story, it will likely become clear that the theme of this note is human rights and social justice.
The Bank-NOTEable Woman is Here!
By: Graham Iddon
Content type(s):
Blog posts
February 27, 2018
Canadian waters have also claimed their fair share of treasure ships.
Unpacking the Collection 7
By: David Bergeron
Content type(s):
Blog posts
January 30, 2018
Now you might wonder just how a museum specializing in economics and currency expects to interpret the history of a legendary arctic explorer—through money, of course.
Before the Erebus
By: Graham Iddon
Content type(s):
Blog posts
