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Quiz about Australian Numismatics
Quiz about Australian Numismatics

Australian Numismatics Trivia Quiz


A journey through the profitable world of Australian coins.

A multiple-choice quiz by ricemaster. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
ricemaster
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
87,116
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
564
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Question 1 of 10
1. The most famous pre-decimal Australian coin and the most valuable is the 1930 what? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Speaking of pre-decimal, in what year was the new decimal currency introduced in Australia? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. The Melbourne Mint issued a coin, in 1937 and 1938 only, called a crown. This coin was worth how many shillings? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The first fifty cent coin was what shape? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The one dollar coin, first issued in 1984, features which Australian animal? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Moving onto coins minted not for circulation, the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) regularly issues a five coin set called the "Masterpieces in Silver". The most profitable issue of this series has been the "Royal Ladies". In what year was this set released? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The Perth Mint every year issues bullion coins in various metals. Each different metal features an animal distinctive to it. Which animal do the platinum coins depict? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which animal does the Perth Mint gold coins feature? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. A $5 aluminium/bronze proof coin was issued in 1996 whose value has increased 10 fold. Who or what did this valuable coin depict? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Starting in 1999 and running for three years, the RAM has released a special series of coins. The first of which, "The Past", has increased 12 fold in value in just three years. What is this series called? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. The most famous pre-decimal Australian coin and the most valuable is the 1930 what?

Answer: Penny

Minted in the depths of the depression, only about 3,000 1930 Pennies are thought to exist.
2. Speaking of pre-decimal, in what year was the new decimal currency introduced in Australia?

Answer: 1966

A famous jingle helped people with the change;
"In come the dollars, in come the cents,
to replace the pounds and shillings and the pence.
Be prepared for changes when the coins begin to mix,
on the 14th of February, 1966."
3. The Melbourne Mint issued a coin, in 1937 and 1938 only, called a crown. This coin was worth how many shillings?

Answer: Five

A florin is worth two shillings. The 1938 crown is about five times as valuable as the one issued a year previous. (The crown is only very slightly thicker and larger than an American silver dollar).
4. The first fifty cent coin was what shape?

Answer: round

It was made out of pure silver until the coin's metal became more valuable than the 50 cents written on it!
5. The one dollar coin, first issued in 1984, features which Australian animal?

Answer: kangaroo

The dollar coin replaced the brown and orange banknote featuring the Queen's portrait.
6. Moving onto coins minted not for circulation, the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) regularly issues a five coin set called the "Masterpieces in Silver". The most profitable issue of this series has been the "Royal Ladies". In what year was this set released?

Answer: 1992

The Royal Ladies, also available in gold, featured Princess Diana, the Queen Mother, Princess Anne and Her Majesty.
7. The Perth Mint every year issues bullion coins in various metals. Each different metal features an animal distinctive to it. Which animal do the platinum coins depict?

Answer: koala

8. Which animal does the Perth Mint gold coins feature?

Answer: kangaroo

The kookaburra is on the silver coins, the emu on palladium coins.
9. A $5 aluminium/bronze proof coin was issued in 1996 whose value has increased 10 fold. Who or what did this valuable coin depict?

Answer: Sir Donald Bradman

The coin, issued for about $30 now trades at around $300.
10. Starting in 1999 and running for three years, the RAM has released a special series of coins. The first of which, "The Past", has increased 12 fold in value in just three years. What is this series called?

Answer: The Millennium Series

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Source: Author ricemaster

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