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1. For over 500 years from 765 AD, the only coin minted in England was the silver penny. Which English king issued new values of coins in 1279?
2. Which British king's name never appeared on English coins?
3. Which English king introduced the first official gold coinage?
4. Angels, Ryals, and Laurels are examples of which kind of coin?
5. Which British monarch's name appeared as GUILIELMUS on his coins?
6. Which British king issued the "Declaration" coinage?
7. Which English monarch issued the first "Milled" (machine made) coinage?
8. Which English monarch first minted the Sovereign?
9. During which British monarch's reign was the first official token coinage issued?
10. What is the highest face value of a coin ever issued in England?
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