Coins and Values

A Numismatist is one who studies...

• potsherds.

• human body remains.

• coins.

• tree rings.

What happened when Roman coins lost value in the 200s C.E?

• People began to barter.

• People collected coins.

• The price of goods decreased.

• Workers quit their jobs.

What is the primary metal used in the production of modern U.S. coins?

• Gold

• Silver

• Copper

• Nickel

Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first coins?

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Lydians

• Greeks

What is the term for a coin collector?

• Philatelist

• Numismatist

• Cartographer

• Archaeologist

Which U.S. coin features an image of Thomas Jefferson?

• Penny

• Nickel

• Dime

• Quarter

What is the face value of a U.S. quarter?

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

• 1 dollar

Which coin is known as the 'double eagle'?

• $1 coin

• $5 coin

• $10 coin

• $20 coin

What is the smallest denomination of coin currently in circulation in the United States?

• Penny

• Nickel

• Dime

• Quarter

Which country was the first to use paper money?

• China

• India

• Greece

• Egypt