Explore stories from our collection and our economic heritage.
June 27, 2016
Repairing Steel Dies
Before they were to be placed in collection storage, these broken dies were evaluated for further conservation treatment. Ultimately, the decision was made to repair the breaks.
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June 15, 2016
Print dies and an engraver’s view of Canada
By: Paul S. Berry
In May 2013, staff of the Bank of Canada Museum visited BABN and were able to select for the National Currency Collection more than 650 steel dies (small, engraved metal or “intaglio” plates) and other production tools formerly used by the company to prepare the intaglio printing plates.
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May 24, 2016
A bank NOTE-able Woman II
By: Graham Iddon
On 15 April, the public consultation to select an iconic Canadian woman to appear on a bank note closed. Over 26,000 nominations were received following the Bank of Canada’s open call—a great success.
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May 11, 2016
A U.S. half dollar counterstamped by Montréal merchant, L.C.Barbeau
By: Paul S. Berry
Canadians, on occasion, have used money as a signboard for political protest, a platform for social commentary and even as a handy notepad on which to record fleeting thoughts before they are lost.
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April 11, 2016
A bankNOTEable Woman
By: Graham Iddon
Representing significant women on national currency is gaining momentum all over the world. At least 12 countries currently feature historically notable women on their money…
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