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Canadian Banknotes of 1935  
| The first banknotes were issued by the Bank of Canada in 1935. They feature Royal Family members or prime ministers on the face, and beautiful allegorical scenes on the back. The quiz is actually a bit easier than you may think... |
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Average
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10Q |
150 plays |
Nov 02 07 |
hermit007
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Canadian 125th Anniversary Quarters  
| In 1992 the Royal Canadian Mint released the 125th Anniversary of Confederation set of 25 cent coins, featuring scenes from each of the provinces and territories on them. A very nice collection! |
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Average
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15Q |
171 plays |
Feb 02 08 |
hermit007
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A History of the Coinage of England  
| My hobby is metal detecting, and I have found coins from all periods of English history. I thought I would set you a nice quiz on the coins that our kings and queens have given us. Enjoy! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
252 plays |
Jun 26 07 |
mikew41
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'Pennies' From Heaven Canadian Style  
| An historical examination of Canadian coinage. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
168 plays |
Jan 17 08 |
rockdoktor
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| 5 |
Squished Pennies  
| Do you ever see those machines at amusement parks and zoos that imprint a picture on a penny for 50 cents? Well, I (and a lot of other people) collect those. This quiz is based on my collection. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
534 plays |
Nov 09 06 |
kristina71
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Canadian 1967 Centennial Coins  
| 1967! Canada's Centennial and a special set of coins were issued! Do you remember the coins and the dollar bill? If not (or if you are younger than me, like most of the population) then it's time to take a 'look' at them! |
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Tough
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10Q |
243 plays |
Sep 21 07 |
Hermit007
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Nazi Numismatics 
| However deplorable the infamous acts of the Third Reich, the interest and fascination of the regime is ubiquitous. This also extends to the Nazi currency which is now highly collectible. Enjoy! |
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Difficult
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10Q |
264 plays |
Jan 08 08 |
jonnowales
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His Imperator's Coinage-- Roman Coins 
| Roman mints turned out millions of these coins, from those smaller than a dime to those larger than a US silver dollar. How much do you know about them? |
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Tough
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10Q |
141 plays |
May 07 06 |
natus_magnus
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| 9 |
Currency & Coinage History Trip 
| Throughout history currency has taken many forms. Coins have helped historians reconstruct our past. This quiz will take you on a trip around the world in search of the treasures of our past as documented through its currencies. |
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Tough
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10Q |
438 plays |
Jul 31 03 |
wendypco
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The Coinage of Ancient Rome 
| Collecting ancient coins is a fascinating way to learn history. Most of us know something abount the Romans, but how much do you know about the coins they used in their everyday lives? |
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Difficult
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20Q |
312 plays |
Oct 14 02 |
daver852
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Pre-Decimal British Coinage
| If you are British, this should be a snap. If you're American, good luck! |
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Average
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15Q |
657 plays |
Oct 01 02 |
daver852
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| 12 |
US Coins That Rock
| I hope you find it challenging. |
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Average
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10Q |
1419 plays |
Dec 31 00 |
Cheesenoodle
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| 13 |
Commemorative Coins and Issuing Countries 
| I'll give you three events that provided an excuse to produce a commemorative coin between 1968 and 1976. You choose which country minted them. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
309 plays |
Mar 28 04 |
Mugaboo
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Money Through The Ages 
| The Latin term "moneta" - "money" dates from 344 BC when the Roman Lucius Furius built a Temple with its own Mint. Please note in this quiz pence and pennies are the same and all questions relate to pre 1970. |
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Tough
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10Q |
297 plays |
Jun 14 04 |
bracklaman
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Australian Numismatics
| A journey through the profitable world of Australian coins. |
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Tough
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10Q |
309 plays |
Jul 28 02 |
ricemaster
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| 16 |
Canadian Coins 
| A quiz on Canadian currency. |
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Difficult
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10Q |
366 plays |
Apr 26 05 |
alohonyai
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Animals on Euro Coins 
| In most cases, you'll fill in the country when I mention the name of an animal. Towards the end there are some more difficult questions. |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
291 plays |
Oct 16 02 |
flamyngo
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Banknotes: Millennium Issues 
| This should be quite difficult if you don't collect. It should be quite difficult if you do, actually, but here goes. |
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Very Difficult
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10Q |
282 plays |
Feb 26 04 |
Flynn_17
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