COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

[imafishingnutt]

COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

Your prize on this is knowledge.
this is kinda a test run for me.

List your answers in 1 through 20



1. Which of these U.S. coins has never displayed a "P" mint mark?
Susan B. Anthony Dollar
Washington Quarter
Roosevelt Dime
Lincoln Cent

2. In what year were the first five U.S. statehood commemorative quarters minted?
1998
1999
2000
2001

3. The U.S. Mint in 2005 produced a new "Buffalo" nickel struck for circulation that features Thomas Jefferson on the obverse and a bison on the reverse.
True
False

4. How many current U.S. Mint facilities produce coins for circulation and for coin collectors?
2
3
4
5
5. What U.S. coin features the same U.S. Preisdent on both sides?
Stone Mountain Commerative Half Dollar
Lincoln Memorial Cent
Jefferson Nickel
There are no U.S. coins that feature the same U.S. Preisdent on both sides.

6. In what year did the U.S. Mint change the composition of the Lincoln cent from mostly copper to copper-plated zinc?
1964
1971
1982
1999

7. The 1970-D Kennedy half dollar, released by the U.S. Mint only in 1970 Mint sets, is a copper-clad coin and does not contain any silver.
True
False

8. Which of these is most correct for an Indian head nickel in grade "Very Fine".
Only one or two letters in the word Liberty will touch the rim.
The Indian's cheek will not show any signs of wear.
The bison's horn will be completely outlined and plainly visible.
The date is clear but touches the rim.

9. What is a "store card"?
A paper business card handed out by coin dealers.
A civil war era merchant token.
A cancelled document that is highly collectible.
A collectible picture postcard.

10. A collectible coin is worth more in value if cleaned with a strong cleaner or acid to make it look like new again.
True
False

11. What was the first U.S. coin to display the legend, "In God We Trust"?
Liberty Seated Dime
Morgan Dollar
Liberty Head Gold $10 Eagle
Two-Cent Piece

12. U.S. one dollar coins featuring Susan B. Anthony were produced by the U.S. Mint in what years?
1971 to 1978
1971 to 1981
1979 to 1981
1979 to 1981 and 1999

13. Who was the designer of the Lincoln Cent first released in 1909?
Victor D. Brenner
Charles Barber
Gilroy Roberts
George T. Morgan

14. What is another name that often refers to a U.S. $20.00 gold coin struck for circulation?
A Quarter Eagle
A Half Eagle
An Eagle
A Double Eagle

15. What early U.S. silver coin earned the nickname "fish scale"?
Silver Three-Cent Piece
Liberty Capped Bust Half Dime
Seated Liberty Half Dime
Liberty Capped Bust Dime

16. How many varieties of business strike Lincoln cents were produced and released into circulation in 1982?
4
5
6
7


17. The obverse and reverse dies installed and used inside a modern coin minting press are called the hammer and the anvil dies.
True
False

18. What device was added to silver coins in 1853 to denote a change in weight and silver content?
Stars
Stripes
Ribbons
Arrows

19. "Chop marks" are chinese symbols and characters often found on what type of U.S. coin?
Trade Dollar
Eisenhower Dollar
Liberty Walking Half Dollar
Kennedy Half Dollar

20. What U.S. coin displayed the "P" mint mark for the first time during World War II to denote a change in metalic content?
Lincoln Cent
Jefferson Nickel
Roosevelt Dime
Washington Quarter

 

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[stoney56]

Re: COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

1. Lincoln Cent
2. 1999
3. True
4. 4
5. Lincoln Memorial Cent
6. 1982
7. True
8. The bison's horn will be completely outlined and plainly visible.
9. A civil war era merchant token.
10. False
11. Two-Cent Piece
12. 1979 to 1981
13. Victor D. Brenner
14. A Double Eagle
15. Silver Three-Cent Piece (Although it's generally refering to a small Canadian nickle)
16. 4
17. False (Obverse and Reverse)
18. Arrows
19. Trade Dollar
20. Jefferson Nickel

 

[Jeffro]

Re: COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

1. Lincoln Cent
2. 1999
3. True
4. 4
5. Lincoln Memorial Cent
6. 1982
7. False
8. The bison's horn will be completely outlined and plainly visible.
9. A civil war era merchant token.
10. False
11. Two-Cent Piece
12. 1979 to 1981 and 1999
13. Victor D. Brenner
14. A Double Eagle
15. Silver Three-Cent Piece
16. 7
17. False
18. Arrows
19. Trade Dollar
20. Jefferson Nickel

 

[imafishingnutt]

Re: COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

You are the contest king. Thanks!

OK, these answers are not from looking at any books or anything, just off the top of my head. And the top of my head is pretty barren 'cause of going through "the change," if you know what I mean.

1) Roosevelt Dime
2)1999
3)True
4)2
5)Lincoln Memorial Cent
6)1982
7)False
8)The bison's horn will be completely outlined and plainly visible
9)A paper business card handed out by coin dealers
10)False
11)Liberty Head Gold $10.00 Eagle
12)1979 - 1981 and 1999
13)Victor D. Brenner
14)Double Eagle
15)Silver Three Cent Piece
16)6
17)True
18)Ribbons
19)Trade Dollar
20)Jefferson Nickel


Did I get them all wrong?

nice try you missed 6 ill give answer later

 

[imafishingnutt]

Re: COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

1. Lincoln Cent
2. 1999
3. True
4. 4
5. Lincoln Memorial Cent
6. 1982
7. True
8. The bison's horn will be completely outlined and plainly visible.
9. A civil war era merchant token.
10. False
11. Two-Cent Piece
12. 1979 to 1981
13. Victor D. Brenner
14. A Double Eagle
15. Silver Three-Cent Piece (Although it's generally refering to a small Canadian nickle)
16. 4
17. False (Obverse and Reverse)
18. Arrows
19. Trade Dollar
20. Jefferson Nickel

Good try but you missed 4

 

[imafishingnutt]

Re: COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

1. Lincoln Cent
2. 1999
3. True
4. 4
5. Lincoln Memorial Cent
6. 1982
7. False
8. The bison's horn will be completely outlined and plainly visible.
9. A civil war era merchant token.
10. False
11. Two-Cent Piece
12. 1979 to 1981 and 1999
13. Victor D. Brenner
14. A Double Eagle
15. Silver Three-Cent Piece
16. 7
17. False
18. Arrows
19. Trade Dollar
20. Jefferson Nickel

Very nice Jeffro
However you missed 1
im wondering if it was on purpose...lol

 

[Idig4beer]

Re: COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

1. The dime
2.1776
3.Maybe ??
4.6
5.President Hillary Clinton 2008.(heads you lose, tails you lose!!)
6.1982
7.Ahhhhhhh,??
8.Indian cheeks will not show signs of wear------He never rode a horse
9. My wifes Visa card !!!!!!
10. Ok, I'm just in a goofy mood today and I'll stop,Idig

 

[Groovedymond]

Re: COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modificatio

Too late to play?

1. Lincoln Cent (D and S are stamped, not P)
2. 1999 (Delaware is first)
3. True (Produced D, P and S)
4. 4 (Philly, Denver, San Fran, Westpoint)
5. Lincoln Memorial Cent (only if penny is Fine enough to see the details of lincoln on reverse)
6. 1982. Quality and color changed along with chemical composition.
7. False. Clad began in 1971.
8. The bison's horn will be completely outlined and plainly visible. The horn will be worn, but will be clearly visible.
9. A civil war era merchant token. Also known as a 'patriotic token'.
10. FALSE. FALSE. FALSE. NEVER clean collectible coins. EVER.
11. 1864 2 Cents coin.
12. 1979 - 1981 and 1999 only.
13. Victor D. Brenner. Technically, first coinage produced for mass distribution featuring a president. Although the 1900 Lafayette coin had Washington on it, it was made as a 'collector commemorative' coin, not meant for general distribution.
14. A double eagle. This contains the infamous 1933 double eagle.
15. Three Cent Pieces due to their Alloy makeup. They appeared 'dirty'.
16. 7
17. True
18. Arrows
19. Trade Dollar
20. Jefferson Nickel

Good luck everyone!

 

[geo4472]

Re: COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

1.lincoln cent
2.1999
3.true
4.4
5.lincoln mem. cent
6.1982
7.false
8.the bisons horns will be compltely outlined and plainly
visable
9.a civil war era merchant coin
10.false
11.2 cent piece
12.79-81 and 99
13.victor d brenner
14.a double eagle
15.silver 3 cent piece
16.7
17.true
18.arrows
19.trade dollar
20.jefferson nickle

 

[imafishingnutt]

Re: COIN TRIVIA...answer all 20 correct & win you get one chance no modifications

THE ANSWERS


1. Lincoln Cent
2. 1999
3. True
4. 4
5. Lincoln Memorial Cent
6. 1982
7. False
8. The bison's horn will be completely outlined and plainly visible.
9. A civil war era merchant token.
10. False
11. Two-Cent Piece
12. 1979 to 1981 and 1999
13. Victor D. Brenner
14. A Double Eagle
15. Silver Three-Cent Piece
16. 7
17. TRUE
18. Arrows
19. Trade Dollar
20. Jefferson Nickel