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1858 Canadian pattern cent

The 1858 pattern cent is approximately the size of a twenty-five cent piece.

Photography by James Zagon.

During the past six months, global economic uncertainties have intensified, largely as a result of developments in emerging-market economies.

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Ottoman five-kurush piece

This piece is silver and about the size of a twenty-five cent piece. It forms part of the National Currency Collection at the Bank of Canada.

Photography by James Zagon.

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Bill of exchange, Commercial Bank of Newfoundland

This bill of exchange is from the Commercial Bank of Newfoundland (1857–1894), measures approximately 23 cm by 11 cm, and is part of the National Currency Collection at the Bank of Canada.

Photography by James Zagon.

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Papal Testone of Innocent XI

Called a testone, this silver coin is about the size of a Canadian two-dollar piece and forms part of the National Currency Collection at the Bank of Canada.

Photography by James Zagon.

Canada’s inflation-control targets establish a specific medium-term objective for monetary policy.

With inflation remaining low for the sixth consecutive year, the Canadian economy recorded a strong expansion of about 4 per cent through 1997.

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Mafeking siege note

This ten-shilling note measures 6 1/4 by 5 3/4 inches and forms part of the National Currency Collection, Bank of Canada.

Photography by James Zagon.

In the last half-year, the economic expansion in Canada has become well established, supported by low inflation, highly stimulative monetary conditions, and a strong U.S. economy.

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The Puffins of Lundy

The coin is part of the National Currency Collection at the Bank of Canada.

Photography by James Zagon.