Katy High School Coin Club Quiz 10.24.24

What was the Composition of Cents minted in 1861?

• Bronze

• Copper

• Copper-Nickel

• Brass

What was the 2 Cent piece's first year of issue?

• 1870
• 1865
• 1864
• 1859

What was the first year 5 cent nickels were struck?

• 1875
• 1864

• 1866
• 1872

Which mints struck a mintage of any size of 2 cent pieces?

• Denver Mint
• San Francisco Mint
• New Orleans Mint
• Philadelphia Mint

Which year was a proof only year for 2 cent pieces?

• 1875
• 1880
• 1873
• 1872

What is the composition of 2 cent pieces?

• Bronze

• Copper

• Copper-Nickel

• Brass

How much does a 2 Cent Piece weigh?

• 5.67 grams
• 7.50 grams
• 8.10 grams
• 6.22 grams

What piece of vegetation is displayed on 2 cent pieces?

• Olive Branch

• Cactus pad
• Rose flower
• Eucalyptus leaf

How many different coins did James B. Longacre design?

What is the diameter of a 2 cent piece?

• 20.5 mm

• 23.0 mm

• 19.0 mm

• 21.5 mm