by alex
Coins have been a part of human history for thousands of years, serving as a medium of exchange, a store of value, and a symbol of culture and heritage. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on various aspects of coins, from their origins to their unique features. Get ready to put your coin expertise to the test and see how much you really know about these fascinating pieces of history!
Coin Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the oldest known coin in the world?
Athenian Owl
Lydian Lion
Roman Denarius
Chinese Ban Liang
2. Which country is known for producing the first bimetallic coin?
China
India
Greece
Italy
3. What is the term for the study and collection of coins?
Philately
Numismatics
Vexillology
Cartography
4. Which coin features the phrase ‘E Pluribus Unum’?
Canadian Dollar
Euro
British Pound
United States Dollar
5. What is the highest denomination of a coin ever issued for circulation?
500 Euro
1000 Yen
1000 Peso
1000 Kronen
6. Which coin is known as the ‘Double Eagle’?
Liberty Head Nickel
Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle
Morgan Dollar
Buffalo Nickel
7. Which country issued the first polymer banknotes?
Canada
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
8. What is the name of the British coin worth one pound?
Shilling
Penny
Sovereign
Pound Sterling
9. Which ancient civilization used the first known coinage?
Egyptians
Babylonians
Lydians
Phoenicians
10. What is the name of the coin used in Japan before the yen?
Sen
Ryo
Mon
Koban
