Element#1 The Barr Dollar Contest!

Discussion in 'Contests' started by RickieB, Mar 29, 2008.

  1. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Hello Everyone,

    Here is Element#1 questions for you. As mentioned in the previous Threads Element#1 and #2 will be questions. The time frame for this Element is based off of the number "13"

    That is each element will post by 24 hours of each other, there will be a time limit of 13 hours to complete each element. In other words answers to Element #1 will or should be submitted by 8:00 PM this evening, 13 hours after it has started!

    So let's get started

    Element #1 A

    #1. Who are the 2 men that appear on the reverse of the $2 Series 1896 Silver Certificate?
    Robert Fulton and Samuel F.B. Morse

    #2. Which of the 2 men's portrait was also used on Obsolete notes Issued by what Bank in New York City?
    Robert Fulton, Fulton Bank of New York City

    #3. For the Bank in question#2, what year did the Banks name change? It was named after this man!
    1864 when it became the "Fulton National Bank of New York City"

    #4 He died on what date in 1815?
    Feb 24, 1815

    #5 His burial site is only a few feet away from what famous U.S Treasury Sec?
    Alexander Hamilton


    #6 In 1807 what steam powered Boat was put into Commercial Operation by him?
    The Clermont

    Element#1 B

    #1 The designs on the First Charter $1 National Bank note are known as _______________ for the obverse and ___________ for the reverse?
    Concordia and the Landing of The Pilgrims

    #2 National Bank notes were issued by more than xxxxxx Banks between 18xx and 19xx?
    12,000 between 1863 and 1935

    #3. What one common feature does every Nat Bank Note have?
    The name and location of the bank printed on the note

    #4 The National Bank Note Act of 1863 authorized the Issues of National Banknotes. Chartered Institutions were allowed to issue notes to what % of their invested amount in Treasury Bonds?
    90% of invested funds.

    #5 Large Denomination Nationals of $1000 are considered extremely rare and no notes are currently known, however, how many remain to this day un-redeemed?
    Only 21 have not been redeemed

    #6 Who's portrait is on the face of the $5 Second Charter First Issue Note?
    President James Garfield

    #7 What former U.S. Treasury Sec is depicted on the face of the 3rd Charter 20 note?
    Hugh Mccullouch

    #8 In what year were the Bonds called in that marked the end of issuing the National Banknotes of all Issues?
    1935

    There ya have it... Good luck!!


    RickieB
     
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  3. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Element #1 is closed to answer submissions.

    Results posted after Element # 2 is posted at 7:00 AM tomorrow morning EST.

    At this time point there are 2 members in the running for the prize. (nicrapak and greglax45)

    What happened to the rest of you guy's? The bonus prize is pretty special and I thought I would surprise everyone with it. With only 2 people in the running, I suppose there is only a 50% chance now huh??


    What has everyone thought about this contest? Too easy, to hard, to stupid??? Please let me know.




    RickieB
     
  4. Thender

    Thender Senior Member

    Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay, way, way, way out of my knowledge....
     
  5. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    The Bonus prize...will be a $2 New York Note "Sold out" from the BEP website starting with SN 2008.
    There are only 10,000 of these notes avail and this one is Gem!

    Pics will post after Element#2 is posted of the note up for grabs!

    From the BEP Site
    "First Day of Sale -- February 25, 2008-- 8:00 a.m. EST.) - The Bureau of Engraving and Printing is excited to celebrate the year 2008 by offering the 2008 $2 Single Note. This product features a crisp, uncirculated Series 2003A $2 note with a serial number beginning with “2008xxxxD.” Each 2008 $2 Single Note is protected by a clear, acid-free polymer sleeve, in a commemorative 2008 folder.

    The second Federal Reserve Bank designation that will be offered for the 2008 $2 Single Note is New York. Other Bank designations will be made available during calendar year 2008. Total quantity available for this product is 10,000 notes.

    This product is limited to 100 units per household during the quantity restriction period from February 25 - March 9, 2008.

    Bulk Pricing is available on all orders of 50+ at $6.95/unit.


    We are sorry. This product is Sold-Out. "



    RickieB
     
  6. greglax45

    greglax45 Coin Hoarder

    Hopefully more people will participate in element #2. I really learned a lot from this activity, actually more than a week's worth of school :smile! I'll be ready for what is to come in element #2. Let's make this a true competition guys and gals!
     
  7. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    what you said 8pm not 8pm eastern. i sent my answers but it looks like you closed the contest. i think you should give time till 8pm pacific otherwise the contets gets biased towards residents of east coast
     
  8. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    i vote my answers be accepted due to lack of clear rules
     
  9. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Spock...

    From the very beginning the contest has been Eastern Standard Time....why would that change?
    It is mentioned through out the postings....several times.

    I will leave the decision up to greglax and nickrapak...if they agree with you, then I will honor it, if not then I send my apoligies to you.

    It has been very clear through out the contest that is is EST!


    RickieB
     
  10. Daggarjon

    Daggarjon Supporter**

    my appologies! my wife had a whole list of things to do, including womans clothes shopping!!!! i had to walk around the mall.. TWICE! going into almost every womans clothes store looking at gawd only knows how many pants, shirts, more pants, and yet more shirts.

    Got home a couple hours ago .. sad to say i just woke up from my nap :(

    anyhoot ... good luck to the .. err.. 2 contenstants in the running :)

    RickeyB ... i dont think this contest was anything but cool! it had some good questions scattered about the currency spectrum! You do a very good job at putting these together.. and i SWEAR .. one of these days i WILL actually contribute!!!
     
  11. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Spock I have brought your appeal up to the two contestants remaining. It will be their vote that either allows you to continue or sends you home.
    I think this is the only fair way to proceed, and you?

    Regards,

    RickieB
     
  12. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Daggerjohn...

    Thank you for the PM. I understand completely.

    Kind regards,

    RickieB
     
  13. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    it might be 3 i am not out yet
     
  14. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Hummmmm....

    The ones who did not answer any Element#1 questions will basically not stand a chance. The Winner of the contest is the one with the most correct answers in the shortest time point!

    So in essence, there are 2 maybe 3 of you remaining.

    Good luck and be merciful to Spock1 if you so desire.

    Element# 2 in the morning along with the Bonus question!

    RickieB
     
  15. greglax45

    greglax45 Coin Hoarder

    RickieB, I feel that it is only fair to let spock1k, even though there seemed to be some sort of minor mix-up. No answers were given in any of these posts, and Spock1k put in time and effort for the answers. I know what it's like to be competitive. I would rather play a top ranked lacrosse team, where I know the odds are against my team and I, rather than a weak,inexperienced lacrosse team, because it makes you a better person in the long run. So, let Spock1k's answers count because a little competition won't hurt, eh!
     
  16. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Reply received and registered....that makes it a 50% vote, anyone else feel the same way? If so please let your feelings known. It's looking good for you Spock1...:)

    RickieB
     
  17. nickrapak

    nickrapak Member

    Sure, let him in. Gives me a little more competition! Great questions, BTW.
     
  18. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    I will remember this gesture. Thanks.
     
  19. spock1k

    spock1k King of Hearts

    Thanks :) appreciate it
     
  20. RickieB

    RickieB Expert Plunger Sniper

    Element#1 Answers...

    The answers to Element#1 have been posted!

    RickieB
     
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