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The U. S. One Cent Coin Trivia Quiz

This quiz tests players' knowledge of the one cent coin of the United States. Best of luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Triviaballer. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Triviaballer

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
292,982

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What feminine name is a commonly used nickname for the U. S. one cent coin?

Answer: (5 letters)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What are the names of the first two one cent coin designs minted in the United States in 1793? Hint

Link cent and Feather cent

Brass cent and Bronze cent

Chain cent and Wreath cent

Copper cent and Zinc cent

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Question 3 of 10

3. In addition to the first two cent coins minted in the United States, five other designs were minted from 1793 to 1857. What is the collective name for these one cent coins? Hint

Small cents

One coins

Tenth-dimes

Large cents

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Question 4 of 10

4. During the years 1857 and 1858 a one cent coin was minted that pictured a flying animal. What animal appeared on the obverse of this coin? Hint

Hawk

Falcon

Eagle

Bat

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Question 5 of 10

5. What was the name of the one cent coin, minted between 1859 and 1909, that pictured the goddess Liberty wearing a feather head dress? Hint

Indian Head cent

American Indian cent

Native American cent

Sacagawea cent

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Question 6 of 10

6. The next design of the one cent coin featured one of the United States' most important crops. What crop appeared on the reverse of the one cent coin from 1909 to 1958? Hint

Wheat

Barley

Rice

Maize

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1959 the Lincoln Memorial cent was first minted. What is significant about the year 1959 in relation to Abraham Lincoln? Hint

It commemorates the centennial of his death.

It commemorates the sesquicentennial of his birth.

It commemorates the centennial of his inauguration as president.

It commemorates the bicentennial of his birth.

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Question 8 of 10

8. It is commonly believed that the modern one cent coin is primarily copper. However, it is actually only 2.5% copper. What element comprises 97.5% of the composition of the one cent coin? Hint

Tin

Lead

Nickel

Zinc

9. In 2006 Congressman Jim Kolbe of Arizona introduced a bill recommending that the United States stop production of one cent coins. Which of the following was not cited as one of the reasons for stopping production of one cent coins? Hint

People can melt one cent coins and sell the metal for a profit.

One cent coins have a foul smell that bothers most people.

Most people do not spend one cent coins but rather trade them in at banks.

The majority of vending machines do not accept one cent coins.

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Question 10 of 10

10. 2008 was the last year in which the Lincoln Memorial cent was minted. What legislation called for a redesign of the one cent coin starting in 2009? Hint

2008 One Cent Coin Act

Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005

Penny Act of 2007

Lincoln Cent Act of 2006

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What feminine name is a commonly used nickname for the U. S. one cent coin?

Answer: Penny

The U. S. mint does not officially recognize the name penny for one cent coins but in everyday conversation the word penny is used much more often.

2. What are the names of the first two one cent coin designs minted in the United States in 1793?

Answer: Chain cent and Wreath cent

The Chain cent was the first type of coin officially produced by the United States Mint in Philadelphia. The Wreath cent featured a Liberty head with flowing hair on the obverse and the words "one cent" enclosed by a wreath on the reverse.

3. In addition to the first two cent coins minted in the United States, five other designs were minted from 1793 to 1857. What is the collective name for these one cent coins?

Answer: Large cents

The other large cent designs included the Liberty Cap (1793-1796), Draped Bust (1796-1807), Classic Head (1808-1814), Matron Head (1816-1839) and Braided Hair (1839-1857). The diameter of a large cent was 28 mm, 9 mm larger than the modern one cent coin.

4. During the years 1857 and 1858 a one cent coin was minted that pictured a flying animal. What animal appeared on the obverse of this coin?

Answer: Eagle

The Flying Eagle cent was the first small cent minted in the United States. The Flying Eagle cent was designed by an engraver named James Longacre.

5. What was the name of the one cent coin, minted between 1859 and 1909, that pictured the goddess Liberty wearing a feather head dress?

Answer: Indian Head cent

The 1859 version of the Indian Head cent is different than those minted from 1860 to 1909. The 1859 cent depicts a wreath of laurel while the later versions feature a wreath of oak and olive.

6. The next design of the one cent coin featured one of the United States' most important crops. What crop appeared on the reverse of the one cent coin from 1909 to 1958?

Answer: Wheat

Maize, wheat and rice are among the most produced cereal crops in the world. In 1943 the Lincoln Wheat cent was minted with 100% steel because of a shortage of copper during World War Two.

7. In 1959 the Lincoln Memorial cent was first minted. What is significant about the year 1959 in relation to Abraham Lincoln?

Answer: It commemorates the sesquicentennial of his birth.

Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, 150 years before the first minting of the Lincoln Memorial cent. The Lincoln Memorial was dedicated by Chief Justice William Howard Taft on May 30, 1922.

8. It is commonly believed that the modern one cent coin is primarily copper. However, it is actually only 2.5% copper. What element comprises 97.5% of the composition of the one cent coin?

Answer: Zinc

The 97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper ratio has been the standard since 1982. Due to the toxic qualities of zinc, ingestion of a one cent coin could cause damage to the stomach lining.

Answer: One cent coins have a foul smell that bothers most people.

One cent coins minted before 1982 contain 95% copper and thus can be melted down and sold (illegally) for much more than one cent.

10. 2008 was the last year in which the Lincoln Memorial cent was minted. What legislation called for a redesign of the one cent coin starting in 2009?

Answer: Presidential $1 Coin Act of 2005

In addition to honoring each president with his own $1 coin, this act also called for the issuance of a $50 bullion coin featuring the design of the 1913 Buffalo nickel.

Source: Author Triviaballer

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