MAKING MONEY

The video tutorial explores the Royal Mint in London, focusing on the work of New Zealand artist James Berry, who designed New Zealand's decimal coins. It details the coin production process, including the creation of plaster and rubber moulds, and the use of a pantograph for dye cutting. The Mint's impressive production capacity, exceeding 1,200 million coins annually, is also highlighted.

Who is the artist responsible for the design of New Zealand's new decimal coins?

• James Berry

• Emily Clark

• John Smith

• Michael Johnson

What materials are used to make the oversized casts for the coins?

• Iron and Steel

• Nickel and Copper

• Gold and Silver

• Aluminum and Zinc

What principle is the machine based on that is used to make the dyes for minting coins?

• Pantograph

• Laser Cutting

• Hydraulic Press

• 3D Printing

How long can it take to cut one of the dyes used in minting?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 36 hours

• 48 hours

Approximately how many coins did the Royal Mint produce last year?

• 500 million

• 2,000 million

• 800 million

• 1,200 million