Young numismatists
Coinage Kids: May 2013
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.
Next-Gen Numismatics
by Amy Drew Thompson Is there a shortage of torch-bearers to carry this hobby into the future? Opinions differ, but most agree that with encouragement, outreach and a culture of community, today’s Young Numismatists will continue to build on the legacies of whose who came before. Read the entire story here.
Coinage Kids: March 2013
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 ...
Scholarship Competition Announced
The Professional Numismatists Guild (www.PNGdealers.com) will provide a scholarship to a deserving young numismatist (YN) to attend the 2013 American Numismatic Association (ANA) Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is the ninth consecutive year of PNG YN scholarships for the popular, annual ANA educational programs. “Once again, the PNG is happy to provide a ...
COINage Kids: January 2013
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
Happy New Year!
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 ...
October Quiz Answers
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 ...
September Quiz Answers
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 ...
August Quiz Answers
Here are the answers to August’s crossword puzzle. Across 4. NUMISMATIC—American _____________ Association 5. INVENTORY—What’s on hand 6. DIGITAL—Form of photo, music or text file 11. PCGS—First grading service 13. ODDITY—Variety, pattern or error 14. KEN—________ Bressett 15. DUBILL—”A Dollar from Herter’s” 17. OPTIMIST—One who sees the bright side 20. DAHLONEGA—Mint in Georgia 22. SANDIEGO—1983 ...
July Quiz Answers
Here are the answers to July’s quiz about Independence Day and symbols on our coins. 1. The reverse of this classic commemorative bears an accurate likeness of the Liberty Bell. 1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence 2. The portrait of the president on this coin faces right and takes up more than half of the design ...

