The mission anchors and focuses the Museum and its staff and it defines in broad terms who the Museum serves and what it does.

The mission of the Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada is to preserve Canada’s numismatic heritage through stewardship of the National Currency Collection and to enrich the lives of Canadians through meaningful communication and experiences about money, the central bank, and the economy.

The vision describes where the Museum is going and its desired long-term outcomes.

The vision of the Currency Museum of the Bank of Canada is to contribute to Canada’s economic well-being by:

• fostering confidence in bank notes, in the value of money, and in the Canadian financial system;
• interpreting heritage to establish a greater understanding of and pride in Canada’s economy;
• increasing awareness of the working of the Bank of Canada and understanding of economic concepts.