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1 trivia quiz  Canadian Banknotes of 1935 coolicon
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...
Average 10Q
150 plays
Nov 02 07
hermit007 gold
2 trivia quiz  Canadian 125th Anniversary Quarters coolicon
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!
Average 15Q
171 plays
Feb 02 08
hermit007 gold
3 trivia quiz  A History of the Coinage of England coolicon
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!
Difficult 10Q
252 plays
Jun 26 07
mikew41 gold
4 trivia quiz  'Pennies' From Heaven Canadian Style coolicon
An historical examination of Canadian coinage.
Difficult 10Q
168 plays
Jan 17 08
rockdoktor
5 trivia quiz  Squished Pennies coolicon
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.
Difficult 10Q
534 plays
Nov 09 06
kristina71
6 trivia quiz  Canadian 1967 Centennial Coins coolicon
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!
Tough 10Q
243 plays
Sep 21 07
Hermit007 gold
7 trivia quiz  Nazi Numismatics icon
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!
Difficult 10Q
264 plays
Jan 08 08
jonnowales gold
8 trivia quiz  His Imperator's Coinage-- Roman Coins icon
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?
Tough 10Q
141 plays
May 07 06
natus_magnus
9 trivia quiz  Currency & Coinage History Trip icon
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.
Tough 10Q
438 plays
Jul 31 03
wendypco
10 trivia quiz  The Coinage of Ancient Rome icon
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?
Difficult 20Q
312 plays
Oct 14 02
daver852 gold
11 trivia quiz  Pre-Decimal British Coinage
If you are British, this should be a snap. If you're American, good luck!
Average 15Q
657 plays
Oct 01 02
daver852 gold
12 trivia quiz  US Coins That Rock
I hope you find it challenging.
Average 10Q
1419 plays
Dec 31 00
Cheesenoodle
13 trivia quiz  Commemorative Coins and Issuing Countries icon
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.
Difficult 10Q
309 plays
Mar 28 04
Mugaboo
14 trivia quiz  Money Through The Ages icon
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.
Tough 10Q
297 plays
Jun 14 04
bracklaman gold
15 trivia quiz  Australian Numismatics
A journey through the profitable world of Australian coins.
Tough 10Q
309 plays
Jul 28 02
ricemaster
16 trivia quiz  Canadian Coins icon
A quiz on Canadian currency.
Difficult 10Q
366 plays
Apr 26 05
alohonyai
17 trivia quiz  Animals on Euro Coins icon
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.
Very Difficult 10Q
291 plays
Oct 16 02
flamyngo
18 trivia quiz  Banknotes: Millennium Issues icon
This should be quite difficult if you don't collect. It should be quite difficult if you do, actually, but here goes.
Very Difficult 10Q
282 plays
Feb 26 04
Flynn_17

Some sample questions from this category:

* What was the first year of the Jefferson Nickel?
* What was the mercury dime made of ...?
* The Buffalo nickel started when?
* How many mints are presently minting coins?
* Who is on the front of the new golden dollar?
* Who is on the first State quarter?
* What state was the first to be minted on quarters in 2000?
* When was the Lincoln Memorial penny started?
* The most famous pre-decimal Australian coin and the most valuable is the 1930 what?
* Speaking of pre-decimal, in what year was the new decimal currency introduced in Australia?
* The Melbourne Mint issued a coin, in 1937 and 1938 only, called a crown. This coin was worth how many shillings?
* The first fifty cent coin was what shape?
* The one dollar coin, first issued in 1984, features which Australian animal?
* Moving onto coins minted not for circulation, the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) regularly issues a five coin set called the "Masterpieces in Silver". The most profitable issue of this series has been the "Royal Ladies". In what year was this set released?
* The Perth Mint every year issues bullion coins in various metals. Each different metal features an animal distinctive to it. Which animal do the platinum coins depict?
* Which animal does the Perth Mint gold coins feature?
* A $5 aluminium/bronze proof coin was issued in 1996 whose value has increased 10 fold. Who or what did this valuable coin depict?
* Starting in 1999 and running for three years, the RAM has released a special series of coins. The first of which, "The Past", has increased 12 fold in value in just three years. What is this series called?
* There are 100 pence in a modern pound. How many pence in an "old" pound?
* How many pence were in a shilling?

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