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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Phoenix21, post: 302428, member: 7424&quot;]Okay everybody, here it is, phase two of the contest! Here we will be doing a various assortment of coin trivia. There will be two parts to the test, normal, and multiple choice. PM me your answers, please do not post them, any posted will not be accepted. Contest will end <b>December 15th at 8 pm eastern</b>, no answers will be accepted after that. Best of luck to everyone! </p><p><br /></p><p>First part of the test, each correct answer worth 3 points each.</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>1.What is the percentage of sacs supposed to be for the year 2007? (Business strikes)</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>2.What was the year that the US mint required that all coins made would be made of either Gold, silver, or copper?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>3.How many ways can a dollar be changed for? </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>4.Name all of the presidents that have been featured on paper money. </p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>5.When did the U.S. Congress adopt the dollar as the monetary unit for the US?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>6.What is the number of the mints of the US that are still in operation today?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>***BONUS*** Worth ten points</p><p><br /></p><p>7.What kind of printing process is used to print paper money?</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Multiple Choice, each correct answer worth 5 points.</p><p><br /></p><p>8. Which of the following is not a safe material in </p><p>which to store coins over the long term? </p><p>A polyethylene terepthalate </p><p>B polyvinyl chloride </p><p>C acrylic </p><p>D triacetate </p><p>E A and D </p><p>&nbsp; </p><p>9. If gold is valued at $500 per troy ounce, what would </p><p>be the bullion value of a Saint-Gaudens double eagle? </p><p>A $464.40 </p><p>B $474.07 </p><p>C $483.75 </p><p>D)$493.42 </p><p>E $503.10 </p><p><br /></p><p>10. The three primary types of counterfeit coins are </p><p>A re-engravings, restrikes and forgeries </p><p>B restrikes, doubled dies and dual hubs </p><p>C primary restrikes, dual hubs and die strikes </p><p>D casts, electrolytes and die strikes </p><p>E casts, electrotypes and die strikes </p><p><br /></p><p>11. Kennedy Type Half Dollars were made with which metallic composition(s)?</p><p><br /></p><p>A.900 Silver </p><p>B.400 Silver </p><p>C.Copper-Nickel </p><p>D.All of the above </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>12. In which of these years did the Philadelphia Mint make the often-promoted dime nicknamed &quot;Little Orphan Annie&quot;?</p><p><br /></p><p>A.1868 </p><p>B.1844 </p><p>C.1916 </p><p>D.1838 </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>13. Where are Felix Schlag&#039;s initials on the present day nickel?</p><p><br /></p><p>A. Below his bust</p><p>B. Right side of Monticello</p><p>C. Under Liberty</p><p>D All of the above </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>14. The Liberty Walking Half Dollar was designed by Adolph A. Weinman. What other regular issue coin was designed by him as well?</p><p><br /></p><p>A. Indian Head Cent </p><p>B .Buffalo Nickel </p><p>C. Mercury Head Dime </p><p>D. Standing Liberty Quarter </p><p><br /></p><p>If someone is good enough and gets all of the answers right, then they will be awarded a whopping 60points. Best of luck to all. :thumb:</p><p><br /></p><p>Phoenix <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie6" alt=":cool:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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