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Coinage Kids: May 2013

marcy — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:55 +0000

Over the years, the U.S. Mint has produced several coins with flying machines—not just airplanes!—on them. Some of them are shown here. Match the obverse of the coin (numbered) to its reverse (lettered). Take the quiz here.

Coinage Kids: April 2013

marcy — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:33:09 +0000

What’s Wrong with These Pictures?

At first glance, the coins illustrated here appear just fine. Take a closer look and you’ll see that some of their features have been digitally modified. Can you tell what is wrong on each coin? The entire April 2013 quiz can be found here.

Coinage Kids: March 2013

Coinage Magazine — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:30:16 +0000

Fun Facts About the U.S. Mint

Answer the questions, then mail your answers to March Quiz, COINage magazine, P.O. Box 6925, Ventura, CA 93006-9899. Three winners will be drawn from the valid entries received by March 31, 2013. Valid entries must include the correct answers, the entrant’s name, age (17 or younger) and address, and the signature of a parent or guardian. Please, only one entry per child per household. The winners will each receive a coin that’s rarely seen in circulation. March Quiz

Coinage Kids: February 2013

Coinage Magazine — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:00:07 +0000

Peace and Presidential Medals

Mail your completed quiz to February Quiz, COINage magazine, P.O. Box 6925, Ventura, CA 93006-9899. Two winners will be drawn from the valid entries received by February 28, 2013. Quiz

COINage Kids: January 2013

marcy — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:49:05 +0000

Print out and complete the word search. Follow the rest of the instructions and send it in for a chance to win a prize in our monthly drawing. Word search

Beware the Ides of March

marcy — Wed, 23 May 2012 22:04:10 +0000

Here are the answers to the March 2012 double puzzle.

JULSUI ESCARA = JULIUS CAESAR
RINBOCU = RUBICON
DIURENSA = DENARIUS
SASATINAISONS = ASSASSINATION
TIAREPRMO = IMPERATOR
EDI ARM = EID MAR
SADREGG = DAGGERS
VIELSR = SILVER
MERDOFE PAYTR = FREEDOM PARTY
DMCEAOINA = MACEDONIA
SLVASE = SLAVES
BYLTIRE PAC = LIBERTY CAP
SURCAM NUJSIU BTSURU = MARCUS JUNIUS BRUTUS
LOGD = GOLD
REASEAKHSEP = SHAKESPEARE

ET TU, BRUTE?

Men of Invention

marcy — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:46:03 +0000

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Happy New Year!

marcy — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:19:38 +0000

Here are the answers to the January Coinage Kids Quiz.

OUPEL = LOUPE
DATGILI REMCAA = DIGITAL CAMERA
SEGVOL = GLOVES
DER BKOO = RED BOOK
SLBAUM = ALBUMS
GIFMINNAGY SASLG = MAGNIFYING GLASS
BSLAS = SLABS
LOFDERS = FOLDERS
POECOMCISR = MICROSCOPE
RECHRSAE = RESEARCH
KUJN VELSIR = JUNK SILVER
TOGASACL = CATALOGS
PEYT TES = TYPE SET
ALOYL = ALLOYS

Phrase: JANUARY IS NATIONAL HOBBY MONTH

October Quiz Answers

marcy — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:22:02 +0000

Explorers on U.S. Coins

Prizes for the October quiz have been sent. We’ve posted the answers here anyway, just in case you were curious.

1. When did Columbus set foot in the New World, and when is his day observed?
October 12, 1492; October 12

2. When did the Age of Exploration begin?
The early 15th century

3. President (Thomas) Jefferson sent a group led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the recently acquired Louisiana Purchase.

4. Do a little more research: Leif Ericson was a Viking. Where was he believed to have been born?
Iceland

5. Which two state quarters pay tribute to the space program?
Ohio and Florida

September Quiz Answers

marcy — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:57:04 +0000

None of the entries received for the September quiz were valid. All were close, but none were entirely correct.

The correct answers are posted here.

1) Who is the current U.S. Treasurer?
Rosie Rios

2) How many planes were hijacked, and where did they ultimately crash?
Four (4) planes: Two into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, one crashed into the Pentagon and the fourth in Shanksville, Pennsylvania

3) President Barack Obama signed the National September 11 Memorial & Museum Commemorative Act on August 6, 2010.

4) What does the water on the medal’s reverse symbolize?
Peace and the continuity of life

5) Did anyone who was on the flights survive?
No

6) Who designed and sculpted both sides of the medal?
Front: Designed by Donna Weaver, sculpted by Phebe Hemphill
Back: Designed by Donna Weaver, sculpted by Joseph Menna