A story about Canada’s first money, lost—then found—at Ferryland

23 July to 13 December 2009

Share in the discovery!
21 September 1696: French troops invade Ferryland, a colony on Newfoundland’s English coast. As the colonists flee, they leave behind their homes, businesses, and many personal belongings.

Many of these lost objects are now being discovered by an archeological team that has been working this site since 1992. Among the artifacts being found in the ruins are coins. These coins help tell the fascinating story of the first money used in Canada.

Find out how in the Currency Museum’s latest exhibition Broken Coins and Paper Promises.