Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
July 11, 2017
After four years of plans, worries, setbacks, successes and sheer hard work, the Bank of Canada Museum opened its doors—on Canada Day, right on schedule.
Our Grand Opening…
By: Graham Iddon
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June 22, 2017
The last few stragglers among our artifacts are ready for installation and the interactives and digital labels are bulking up with the final software and data, in them, so it’s all there, functional and looking fantastic.
Museum Reconstruction - Part 8
By: Graham Iddon
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June 16, 2017
For us, its removal from the Garden Court dramatically marked the Currency Museum’s closing. The big stone’s return now performs the opposite role for the new Bank of Canada Museum—heralding its opening.
The Yap Stone Returns
By: Graham Iddon
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June 9, 2017
In a modern twist, Governor Stephen S. Poloz took a “selfie” while holding a C150 note before meeting up with the Honourable Ginette Petipas Taylor for the main photo op.
A New Ten on the Block
By: Graham Iddon
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May 30, 2017
Although never released for circulation, these two pieces were part of the first official initiative to mint coins in Canada.
New Acquisitions
By: Paul S. Berry
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