About the Bank

New 2006 version (21 min 16 sec)

The video explains how the Bank contributes to the well-being of the Canadian economy through the implementation of monetary policy, the Bank's role in the Canadian financial system and its management of Canada's bank notes. The video begins with a look inside the Currency Museum. Web versions of the video can be downloaded below. The video on DVD or on VHS cassette can be ordered for a fee of $5 per copy (plus applicable taxes.)

School version, 2007 (11 min 54 sec)

Make Sure It's Real – how to check Canadian paper money

Make Sure It's Real is a 12-minute video that shows teenagers (15-16 year olds) how to quickly check the security features on Canadian paper money. Knowing how to do this is can help when looking for temporary or summer work as a cash handler.

Counterfeit Detection, 2007 (11 min 27 sec)

A teaching kit.