British Coins: A Journey Through History and Evolution

Question 1

Which type of coin is the oldest in British history?

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Celtic coin

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Roman coin

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Saxon coin

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Medieval coin

Question 2

Who is depicted on the back of the current 50 pence coin?

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Queen Elizabeth II

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Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Victoria

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King George V

Question 3

What is the term for collecting coins?

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Numismatics

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Philately

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Phonecardism

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Cartophilia

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a commemorative coin?

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Coin designed for everyday use

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Coin for a special event like an anniversary

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Coin for a special occasion such as a birth

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Coin to commemorate a wedding

Question 5

What do we call a coin that has been worn or damaged over time?

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Circulated coin

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Patina

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Proof coin

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Uncirculated coin

Question 6

Compared to silver coins, British gold coins are worth:

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More

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Less

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Same

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Depends on the year of issue

Question 7

What is the name of the academic field that focuses on the study of coins?

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Numismatics

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Philately

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Archaeology

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History

Question 8

Which British coin traditionally features the image of Britannia?

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Britannia

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Sovereign

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Half Crown

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Florin

Question 9

What is the primary purpose of a Proof coin?

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Collectors' item

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Everyday circulation

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Royal ceremony

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Investment

Question 10

Which British coin has the largest diameter?

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One Pound

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Two Pence

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Five Pence

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Fifty Pence

Question 11

What is the main reason for the 'milled edge' on British coins?

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Preventing counterfeiting

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Artistic embellishment

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Coin alignment in vending machines

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Distinguishing denominations

Question 12

Which British coin stands out due to its unique 12-sided shape?

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Fifty Pence

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One Pound

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Two Pence

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Ten Pence

Question 13

In coin terminology, what do the terms 'head' and 'tail' refer to?

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Obverse and Reverse

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Up and Down

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King and Queen

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Eagle and Tails

Question 14

Which British king introduced machine-made coins?

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Charles I

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William the Conqueror

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Henry VIII

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Victoria

Question 15

What is the back side of a coin called?

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Reverse

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Obverse

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Tail

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Head

Question 16

Which of the following metals is NOT found in modern British coins?

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Aluminum

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Gold

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Silver

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Copper

Question 17

What is the purpose of a coin made as a 'proof'?

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To be kept as a collectible

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To be used in everyday transactions

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To test the production process

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To commemorate a special event

Question 18

Which organization is responsible for making British coins?

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Royal Mint

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British Museum

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Bank of England

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National Archives

Question 19

When did British coin production begin?

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Celtic period (800-100 BC)

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Roman period (43-410 AD)

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Saxon period (450-1066 AD)

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Norman period (1066-1154 AD)

Question 20

Which coin features the iconic image of Britannia?

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Fifty pence coin

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Pound coin

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Two pound coin

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Ten pence coin

Question 21

Which organization is responsible for making coins in the United Kingdom?

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Royal Mint

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Treasury

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Bank of England

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British Museum

Question 22

Which is NOT a trait of commemorative coins?

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Made from the same materials as regular coins

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Celebrating a special event or anniversary

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Limited production

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Higher face value than regular coins

Question 23

What is the term for the study of coins and their history?

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Numismatics

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Philately

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Antiquarianism

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Archaeology

Question 24

What was the first coin in Britain to be made using a machine?

Accepted Answer

The Britannia

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The Sovereign

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The Shilling

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The Florin

Question 25

Which British monarch is on the one-pound coin?

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King Charles III

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Queen Elizabeth I

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Queen Victoria

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King George VI

Question 26

What is the name for the study of coins?

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Numismatics

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Philately

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Archaeology

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Epigraphy

Question 27

Which grading system is commonly used for coins?

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The Sheldon Scale

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The Briggs Scale

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The Freeman Scale

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The Bainbridge Scale

Question 28

Which organization issues British coins?

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The Royal Mint

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The Bank of England

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The Treasury

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The British Museum

Question 29

What was the purpose of the Great Recoinage of 1696?

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To replace worn and counterfeit coins

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To introduce a new currency system

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To commemorate a royal wedding

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To fund a military campaign

Question 30

Which British coin features Britannia?

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The Fifty Pence

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The Penny

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The Two Pence

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The Pound

Question 31

Which British coin is worth one hundredth of a pound?

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The Penny

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The Cent

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The Shilling

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The Groat

Question 32

Which of the following is the oldest known coin used in Britain?

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The Celtic stater

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The Roman denarius

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The Anglo-Saxon penny

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The Norman penny

Question 33

Which British coin is also known as the 'lucky sixpence'?

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The pre-1947 silver sixpence

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The pre-1967 bronze sixpence

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The current sixpence

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The two pence piece

Question 34

Which organization is responsible for issuing British coins?

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The Royal Mint

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The Bank of England

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The Treasury

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The British Museum

Question 35

What is the primary purpose of a 'commemorative coin'?

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To mark a special event or person

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To indicate a change in currency

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To replace damaged or worn coins

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To raise funds for charitable causes

Question 36

Which metal alloy is primarily used in the production of British coins?

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Cupro-nickel

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Sterling silver

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Bronze

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Nickel-brass

Question 37

What is the term for the academic study of coins and their history?

Accepted Answer

Numismatics

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Philately

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Archaeology

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History

Question 38

Which of these metals was **not** used in the production of Roman coins in Britain?

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Tin

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Gold

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Silver

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Bronze

Question 39

Which of the following is the oldest known British coin, dating back to the pre-Roman era?

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Celtic silver stater

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Victorian sovereign

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Anglo-Saxon sceat

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Roman denarius

Question 40

What is the official monetary unit of the United Kingdom, used for transactions and legal tender?

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Pound sterling

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Dollar

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Euro

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Yen

Question 41

Which metal is primarily used in the production of British coins, providing durability and resistance to wear?

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Bronze

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Plastic

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Aluminum

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Iron

Question 42

In numismatic terminology, what is the designation for the side of a coin that typically features the monarch's portrait or national emblem?

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Obverse

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Tails

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Reverse

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Head

Question 43

Which of the following British coins was issued to commemorate a significant royal event?

Accepted Answer

The Royal Wedding Crown

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The Half Crown

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The Shilling

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The Sixpence

Question 44

Which institution is responsible for the production and distribution of British coins?

Accepted Answer

The Royal Mint

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The British Museum

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The Treasury

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The Bank of England

Question 45

What is the term used to describe the hobby and study of collecting and researching British coins?

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Numismatics

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Bibliophily

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Philately

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Antiquarianism

Question 46

Which type of coin was the first to be minted in Britain by the Celts?

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Gold Stater

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Silver Penny

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Bronze Halfpenny

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Copper Farthing

Question 47

Who was the Roman emperor who introduced the first official coinage to Britain?

Accepted Answer

Claudius I

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Julius Caesar

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Hadrian

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Nero

Question 48

What was the name of the large silver coin introduced by Edward VI in the 16th century?

Accepted Answer

Crown

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Florin

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Guinea

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Shilling

Question 49

What was the name of the new money system used in the United Kingdom in 1971?

Accepted Answer

Decimal currency

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Shillings

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Guineas

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Old Pence

Question 50

Which British coin is special because it has a special rim around the edge?

Accepted Answer

Sovereign

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Five Pound

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Crown

Question 51

What is the name of the field that studies the history, art, and culture of coins?

Accepted Answer

Numismatics

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Heraldry

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Philately

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Sigillography

Question 52

What is the main material used to make special British coins that celebrate events?

Accepted Answer

Sterling silver

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Copper-nickel

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Bronze

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Aluminum