What I like the most about this workshop is that students learn the difference between a real bill and a fake one in a very short time. This is a life skill that will help them when looking for a job, since employers like to know that their cashiers can spot counterfeit bills. It will also help them in their everyday life. They also enjoy the game at the beginning where they experience what it is like to be the victim of counterfeiting.

—  L. L., Staff member

Teaching counterfeit detection in preparation for first jobs

(for ages 14-19, from 12 to 60 students)

How do you tell the difference between fake bills and real ones? What are the consequences of counterfeiting for society? How does the Bank of Canada help in the fight against counterfeiting? Through games, discussions, and hands-on training, students discover the effects of counterfeiting in their life and in society. They also learn how to tell a real bank note from a fraud—a useful skill for future consumers and potential retail employees. This program can also be delivered in conjunction with Inflation Busters for a full-day of youth programming about money and economics.