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Quiz about Canadian Coins
Quiz about Canadian Coins

Canadian Coins Trivia Quiz


A quiz on Canadian currency.

A multiple-choice quiz by alohonyai. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
alohonyai
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
177,199
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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596
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Question 1 of 10
1. Why is the year 2003 significant to collectors of Canadian coins? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Is there a Canadian $25 bill? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is significant about the 1947 Canadian five cent piece? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which coin have Canadians nicknamed 'Loonie'? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In what year was the Canadian two dollar coin (toonie) first issued? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The 1967 Canadian one cent coin features which animal on the reverse (tails side)? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 2004, the Royal Canadian Mint issued the smallest pure gold coin (99.99% fine gold) it had ever minted to date. What is the weight of this coin? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which of the following is NOT featured on the reverse side of any of the Canadian circulation coins minted in 1967? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1992, in celebration of Canada's 125th birthday, the Royal Canadian Mint issued twelve different twenty-five cent coins. They each had a picture representing a Canadian province or territory on the reverse side. Which province or territory was not among the twelve? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) appears on the reverse (tails) side of which coin? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Why is the year 2003 significant to collectors of Canadian coins?

Answer: each denomination has two variations

In 2003 a new effigy of Queen Elizabeth II was designed for new coin mintage. But some were minted with the effigy used previously. Both variations were released into circulation.
2. Is there a Canadian $25 bill?

Answer: Yes, but it was a commemorative note

In 1935, the Bank of Canada issued a 25 dollar banknote to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of king George V.
3. What is significant about the 1947 Canadian five cent piece?

Answer: There are three variations

Three different 1947 five cent coins are out there. The differences are subtle, and one is accidental. One had nothing beside date (1947). The other had a tiny maple leaf beside the year. The final, accidental, variation merely has a dot beside the date. This is accidental because it's the result of a defective die that was supposed to have the leaf.
4. Which coin have Canadians nicknamed 'Loonie'?

Answer: one dollar coin

The Canadian one dollar circulation coin that was first issued in 1987 features a loon on its reverse.
5. In what year was the Canadian two dollar coin (toonie) first issued?

Answer: 1996

The Canadian two dollar coin is bi-metallic. The center is gold coloured with a silver coloured outer ring. Of course, these precious metals are not used for the mintage of the circulation coins.
6. The 1967 Canadian one cent coin features which animal on the reverse (tails side)?

Answer: dove

All Canadian coins minted in 1967 featured a special design for the reverse side, commemorating Canada's 100th birthday. All coins feature an animal that can be found in Canada, with the exception of the $20 gold coin, which was made for collectors and features the coat of arms.
7. In 2004, the Royal Canadian Mint issued the smallest pure gold coin (99.99% fine gold) it had ever minted to date. What is the weight of this coin?

Answer: 1/25 (0.04) Troy ounce = 1.244 grams = 0.044 U.S. ounce

The Royal Canadian Mint is still using the old imperial measurements, despite the fact that Canada is using the metric system. That is why the weights of coins are still in Troy ounces. This coin was minted in 2004, and features a moose on the reverse side.
8. Which of the following is NOT featured on the reverse side of any of the Canadian circulation coins minted in 1967?

Answer: a bear

The 1967 Canadian circulation coins featured a dove, a rabbit, a mackerel, a wildcat, a wolf, and a Canada goose.
9. In 1992, in celebration of Canada's 125th birthday, the Royal Canadian Mint issued twelve different twenty-five cent coins. They each had a picture representing a Canadian province or territory on the reverse side. Which province or territory was not among the twelve?

Answer: Nunavut

Nunavut was not included because it did not exist at the time. In 1992, Canada had a total of 10 provinces and 2 territories (10+2=12). So at the time, the RCM was not leaving anybody out.
10. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) appears on the reverse (tails) side of which coin?

Answer: 1973 twenty-five cent coin

The RCMP have appeared on two Canadian coins. The 1973 quarter, and the 1998 silver dollar.
Source: Author alohonyai

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