ROYAL MINT MOVES TO WALES

ROYAL MINT MOVES TO WALES

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The video covers the Queen's visit to the Welsh office in Cardiff, where she is greeted by dignitaries including Prince Philip, Prince Charles, and George Thomas. The main event is the opening of the new Royal Mint at Llanfris, with Chancellor Roy Jenkins present. The Queen unveils a plaque marking the occasion. The video details the transfer of the Royal Mint from Tower Hill, London, to Llanfris, which will cost £7 million and employ 400 locals. The priority is to produce 4,000 million decimal coins for Britain's decimalization in 1972. During the tour, the Queen, Duke, and Prince of Wales mint coins, and the Queen keeps one as a souvenir.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was among the dignitaries to welcome the Queen in Cardiff?

Mr. George Thomas

The Mayor of Cardiff

Mr. Roy Jenkins

The Deputy Master of the Royal Mint

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main event of the Queen's visit to Cardiff?

The opening of the new Royal Mint

A royal banquet

A military parade

A public speech

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the Minister of the Royal Mint?

Mr. George Thomas

Mr. Roy Jenkins

Prince Charles

The Deputy Master

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary task of the new Royal Mint?

To design new currency symbols

To create new banknotes

To mint 4,000 million decimal coins

To produce commemorative coins

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Queen do during her tour of the Royal Mint?

She gave a speech

She minted a coin and kept it as a souvenir

She opened a new exhibition

She met with local artists