The great thing about money is that it interests everyone! From cocoa beans to playing card money to a 50,000 dollar note, the Museum has something for everyone! Money is such an integral part of human life that each visit stirs up all sorts of wild and wonderful stories!

— M. S., Staff

A hands-on approach to the fascinating story of money

Travel back in time during our guided tours on the origins of money. Learn about the crazy forms that money can take and discover the unique history of Canadian bank notes, coins, and tokens. You’ll get a chance to see and touch different and unusual currencies from other countries and times past. You’ll also get a real-life lesson in how to tell the difference between a real and a counterfeit bill.