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December 22, 2021
The Bank of Canada Museum is responsible for the National Currency Collection, and part of its mandate is to foster and develop that collection. Despite the challenges of collecting during a pandemic, curators at the Bank of Canada Museum have acquired some unique artifacts—including some that document the pandemic itself.
New acquisitions–2021 edition
By: David Bergeron
Content type(s):
Blog posts
December 2, 2021
What is money—when you really stop to think about it? To understand how money works, and what it ultimately represents, we need to strip it down to its very basic function.
The true value of money
By: Graham Iddon
Content type(s):
Blog posts
Subject(s):
Economy
Grade level(s):
Grade 10 / Secondary 4,
Grade 11 / Secondary 5,
Grade 12 / CEGEP,
Grade 7 / Secondary 1,
Grade 8 / Secondary 2,
Grade 9 / Secondary 3
November 16, 2021
The 1911 silver dollar has a history to match its prestige, and it now has a permanent home in the National Currency Collection of the Bank of Canada Museum.
The 1911 silver dollar
By: David Bergeron
Content type(s):
Blog posts
All About Money
Grade 1 to Grade 6: Get your students talking about money with this lively and interactive virtual classroom presentation.
Museum Speaker Series
Join us for fascinating talks by experts from the fields of economics, monetary history and currency. Register for upcoming events, or catch up on previous ones.
Accessibility and special needs
At the Bank of Canada Museum, we strive to provide each visitor with a positive experience and are committed to accessibility for all.
