Coin Collecting Quiz
It’s time to answer some cool questions about Coin Collecting
- 1.
What U.S. Mint was the "O" mint mark from?
- A.
Orange, New Jersey
- B.
Omaha, Nebraska
- C.
New Orleans, Louisiana
- D.
Portland, Oregon
Correct Answer
C. New Orleans, Louisiana -
- 2.
What is the name of the Canadian dollar?
- A.
Queenie
- B.
Silver Dollar
- C.
Pence
- D.
Loonie
Correct Answer
D. Loonie -
- 3.
During what time period were Jefferson Nickels made out of silver?
- A.
The Great Depression
- B.
World War II
- C.
During The Presidency Of Eisenhower
- D.
The Korean War
Correct Answer
B. World War II -
- 4.
Which of the following cities has never been host to a United States Mint?
- A.
San Francisco
- B.
New Orleans
- C.
Minneapolis
- D.
Carson City
Correct Answer
C. Minneapolis -
- 5.
What was the costly error made on some very rare 1943 pennies?
- A.
No "In God We Trust"
- B.
Weak Strike Of Lincoln
- C.
Accidentally Made Of Steel
- D.
Accidentally Made Of Copper
Correct Answer
D. Accidentally Made Of Copper -
- 6.
Who is the Native American on the 2000 gold dollars?
- A.
Sacagawea
- B.
Tecumseh
- C.
Wild Bull
- D.
Blue Jacket
Correct Answer
A. Sacagawea -
- 7.
What was the last year of circulating U.S. coins produced from 90% silver?
- A.
1970
- B.
1959
- C.
1954
- D.
1964
Correct Answer
D. 1964 -
- 8.
Through 2006, which one of the four assassinated Presidents was not on a U.S. coin?
- A.
William McKinley
- B.
James Garfield
- C.
John F. Kennedy
- D.
Abraham Lincoln
Correct Answer
B. James Garfield -
- 9.
Why are the Canadian coins of 1911 called Godless?
- A.
The Coins Designer Was An Atheist
- B.
The Coins Design Did Not Get Approval From The Church Of England
- C.
The King Portrayed Was An Atheist
- D.
The Inscription "Dei Gratia Rex" Was Omitted
Correct Answer
D. The Inscription "Dei Gratia Rex" Was Omitted -
- 10.
When were U.S. "Bicentennial" coins made?
- A.
1977
- B.
1976
- C.
1975
- D.
1975 And 1976
Correct Answer
D. 1975 And 1976 -
- 11.
What was considered controversial about the 1916 Standing Liberty quarter?
- A.
The Reverse Of The Coin Had 13 Stars Considered By Some To Be Unlucky
- B.
Lady Liberty Was Bare Breasted
- C.
The Date Was Hard To Read And Wore Off Easily
- D.
It Was Considered To Be Too Drastic Of A Change From The Barber Quarter Which Had Only The Head Of Lady Liberty
Correct Answer
B. Lady Liberty Was Bare Breasted -
- 12.
What is a Double Eagle?
- A.
An Error In Which The Eagle On The Reverse Of The Coin Is Doubled
- B.
A Ten Dollar Gold Piece
- C.
A Russian Coin With A Two Headed Eagle
- D.
A Twenty Dollar Gold Piece
Correct Answer
D. A Twenty Dollar Gold Piece -
- 13.
What famous baseball player was honored with a commemorative coin in 1997?
- A.
Jackie Robinson
- B.
Babe Ruth
- C.
Mickey Mantel
- D.
Hank Aaron
Correct Answer
A. Jackie Robinson -
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