5 Quick Quizzes-How Well Do You Know Your Coins?
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Quick Questions About Coinage
Coins are something you see (and probably handle) every day, but if you are like most people you never give them a second thought. You reach into your pocket and throw a few coins onto the counter in the coffee shop to pay for the morning pick-me-up. You slip them into the slot in the vending machine for that quick snack. You pick up your change from a purchase. Some people think so little of coins that they don't even take coins offered as change if it only amounts to a few cents. Coins just don't seem important to a large portion of our people.
But when was the last time you took a look at your coins? When was the last time you thought about what the symbols on the coins mean? Are you among the people who don't even realize that coin designs change? Do you know what that coin in your hand is made of, or where it was made? Here are a some quick quizzes to start you thinking about coins and their significance in our society and history.
If you ask most people what they think about coins, they'll honestly answer that they don't. They don't take notice of coin designs or changes in them. They don't know where the coins come from, how or where the coins are made. It seems that coins just appear in the drawers of their local bank, credit union, convenience market, or superstore. Here are Five Quizzes to Check You Numismatic Knowledge!
Where Was That Coin Made?
One of the ways of telling where a coin was made is to look at its "Mint Mark," a letter which denotes the US Mint facility which struck the coin. Here are some questions about where coins with certain Mint Marks were made! Click Here For Some Help!
How Well Did You Know Your Mint Locations?
Who Was President When...
Sometimes looking at the politics of the time and the personalities of the leaders can give you insight into the designs of the coins of the period. Sometimes it works the other way, too. Here are some coins...it's up to you to figure out the dates and who led our nation at the time!
How Well Did You Know Your Presidential History?
America's Money -- America's Story
A Comprehensive Chronicle of American Numismatic History
America's Money - America's Story
Amazon Price: $18.49 (as of 06/03/2012)
Richard Doty is perhaps the preeminent U.S. numismatic scholar of the 20th century. A historian with academic credentials, the book's special claim is his historian's view of the evolution of American money. His writing style is eminently readable-he has a way with words, an ability to use the language that to this reviewer is more appealing than that of any other numismatic writer.
What's It Made Of
What's That Coin Made Of?
How Well Did You Know Your Metals?
Coin Collector's Survival Manual
--an Amazon Reviewer
This book is in my library. I've read it several times, and refer to it often just to brush up on some of the basics. This is a wonderful reference!
--Art Haule
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The Coin Collector's Survival Manual, Seventh Edition
Amazon Price: $14.08 (as of 06/03/2012)
You will learn how to:
* Avoid scams when buying and selling gold
* Understand the new coin grading system
* Detect altered, counterfeit, and doctored coins
* Know how high gold and silver coins will climb in value
* Buy coins through Internet auctions-and avoid the pitfalls
* Safeguard and protect your coins from disaster
Who Spent It
Who Might Have Spent These Coins?
Did You Know Your Big Spenders and Dates?
Mixed Bag
A Pocketful of Change
Miscellaneous Questions About U.S. Coinage
How Is Your Coinage Trivia Knowledge?
100 Greatest U.S. Coins
A Coin Book to Fascinate Everyone! (Great Gift)
100 Greatest U.S. Coins 3rd Ed.
Amazon Price: $19.36 (as of 06/03/2012)
Beautiful color pictures and very interesting information on each coin. A complete history on each coin, market value and a very detailed description of each coin. This book isn't just for coin collectors. This book is for anyone who has an interest in the history of U.S. coins. A truly excellent addition to anyone's library.
Some of My Favorite Coins
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YayasHome
Sep 11, 2011 @ 10:22 pm | delete
- As a child, I enjoyed collecting coins. I sold my first collection for several hundred dollars at auction while I was still in school. I still enjoy looking, although I have not collected any coins for many years. I really enjoyed this page. Thank you for sharing. I learned quite a bit.
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ben186422 May 20, 2011 @ 1:18 am | delete
- Very informative. Thank you for this.
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bakerwoman May 19, 2011 @ 4:32 pm | delete
- At one time in my youth I was interested in collecting coins. This lens brought back memeories. Thanks for sharing.
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