Museum Blog
9 June 2017 A New Ten on the Block
By: Graham Iddon
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.
30 May 2017 New Acquisitions
By: Paul S. Berry
Although never released for circulation, these two pieces were part of the first official initiative to mint coins in Canada.
12 May 2017 The Spring 2017 Toronto Gift Fair
By: Nicole Gurski
I didn’t fully grasp just how big a show it was until I stepped into the first hall. To say it was overwhelming would be an understatement.
21 April 2017 150 Years Since Confederation
By: Graham Iddon
Canada’s cultural and regional diversity is a key part of our nation’s identity. However, it’s an enormous challenge to represent such concepts on a 7 by 15 centimetre piece of polymer.
Opening 1 July
A brand new museum is coming to Ottawa.
The Bank of Canada Museum will open its doors to the public on 1 July.
Summer Hours:
Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00
Free Admission
Learn more about the exciting, interactive Bank of Canada Museum.
Complete Commemorative Note Series
Since issuing its first series of bank notes in 1935, the Bank of Canada has issued three commemorative bank notes. Each commemorative note marks an important milestone for the reigning monarch or a defining moment in Canadian history.
Collection Highlights
25 June 2014 5 Cents: Canada, 1943
The beaver briefly disappeared from our nickel during World War II. So did the nickel typically used in minting the coin, a consequence of wartime rationing of the metal.The New Building Project
Much more than replacing the linoleum and painting the kitchen, the construction team has begun construction on a new space for new ideas and new audiences−for the Bank of Canada Museum.
Travelling Exhibitions
During renovations, you can’t come to us, so we’ll just have to come to you. Welcome to our travelling exhibitions program - our way of keeping our metaphorical doors open while the actual doors are closed.
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