Identifying U.S. Coins for Kids

What material is primarily used to make a penny?

• Silver

• Nickel

• Copper

• Gold

What change occurred to the penny's design in 2010?

• Changed Abraham Lincoln's portrait

• Added the Lincoln Memorial

• Added the Union Shield

• Introduced the presidential seal

Who is featured on the front of the nickel?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• George Washington

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What is the value of a dime?

• 10 cents

• 5 cents

• 25 cents

• 1 cent

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Which coin is the smallest in size?

• Quarter

• Penny

• Dime

• Nickel

Which coin has George Washington on its front?

• Nickel

• Dime

• Half Dollar

• Quarter

What does the back of a regular quarter feature?

• The Statue of Liberty

• A bald eagle

• Monticello

• The Lincoln Memorial

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What special collections exist for quarters?

• Famous American Landmarks

• Presidential Faces

• State Quarters

• Both State Quarters and America the Beautiful Quarters

How much is a half dollar worth?

• 75 cents

• 25 cents

• 50 cents

• 100 cents

Which coin is known as the 'golden dollar'?

• Quarter

• Sacagawea Dollar

• Half Dollar

• Presidential Dollar