Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
November 16, 2023
Most of us are aware of them, but how much do we really understand about cryptocurrencies?
Understanding cryptocurrencies
By: Graham Iddon
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economy,
Financial literacy
Grade level(s):
Grade 08 / Secondary 2,
Grade 09 / Secondary 3,
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grades 11 and 12 / Secondary 5 and CEGEP
September 12, 2023
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.
A checkup on cheques
By: David Bergeron
Content type(s):
Blog posts
July 31, 2023
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.
The Scenes of Canada series $100 bill
By: Graham Iddon
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
History
July 13, 2023
Collecting paper money seems simple enough. But, paper is delicate stuff and demands a gentle touch.
Caring for your bank notes
By: Graham Iddon
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Arts
May 3, 2023
From skip counting to making change, working with money is a great way for students to practice math skills.
Teaching math using money
By: Jonathan Jerome
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economy,
Financial literacy,
Math
Grade level(s):
Early childhood / Kindergarten,
Grade 01,
Grade 02
