February 6, 2001
Monetary Policy Report Update – February 2001
On 23 January, the Bank reduced the Bank Rate by one-quarter of one percentage point to 5 3/4 per cent.
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The intaglio plate shown here is made of steel and measures approximately 8 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Together with the note, the engraver's chisel, and eyeglass, it is part of the National Currency Collection, Bank of Canada.
Photography by James Zagon.