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Quiz about Squished Pennies
Quiz about Squished Pennies

Squished Pennies Trivia Quiz

Do you ever see those machines at amusement parks and zoos that imprint a picture on a penny for 50 cents? Well, I (and a lot of other people) collect those. This quiz is based on my collection.

A multiple-choice quiz by kristina71. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
kristina71
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
242,023
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
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830
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Serious collectors know that squished pennies are also called elongated coins. The first known elongated cents were rolled for the Columbian Exposition in 1893. Where was the Columbian Exposition held? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. This question is about a squished penny in my collection that has some writing on the back. The front has a picture of "The Temple of Music". The back says "Building in which Pres. Wm. McKinley was Shot". Which exposition is this squished penny from? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. In 1933 and 1934, Chicago hosted a world's fair. It was the Century of Progress International Exposition celebrating the centennial of the founding of Chicago. There are over 100 different elongated penny designs from this fair. One of the subjects is the fort that was built by the U.S. Military in 1803 on the site that eventually became Chicago. What is the name of this fort? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Let's move on to more modern examples of the squished penny. I got this penny when I took a trip to a zoo. It has a picture of a baby panda named Hua Mei. What zoo is this penny from? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. I went to another zoo and got a penny featuring Packy, the largest Asian elephant in the United States. He was also the first elephant born in the U.S. in 44 years at the time of his birth. Can you identify which zoo this penny is from? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. I took a drive to Seattle, Washington and found a penny machine at a famous landmark there. No, not the Space Needle. This Seattle tourist attraction is famous for guys throwing fish to each other. Can you name this Seattle Landmark? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. A friend of mine went on a trip and brought me back a squished penny from the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument. What state did this penny come from? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Believe it or not, you can add to your squished penny collection at the baseball game. Many baseball stadiums have penny squishing machines in their gift shops. A penny in my collection has a picture of Curt Schilling and identifies him as the 2001 World Series co-MVP. Do you remember what team Curt Schilling was playing for when his team won the World Series in 2001? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Squished pennies are no longer just an American hobby. There are coin smashing machines in many other countries. I have a coin in my collection featuring the Castle of Good Hope. Which country did this coin come from? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. Down in Florida, there is a place where you can build yourself a huge collection of elongated coins without ever leaving the park. If you're not afraid of rodents, take a trip to Florida and jumpstart your collection. Which park has over 300 different elongated coin designs? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Serious collectors know that squished pennies are also called elongated coins. The first known elongated cents were rolled for the Columbian Exposition in 1893. Where was the Columbian Exposition held?

Answer: Chicago, Illinois

 The Columbian Exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the New World. New York, Washington, and St. Louis were all in the running for hosting the exposition, but a group of Chicago businessmen convinced the United States Congress to choose Chicago as the site of the exposition.
2. This question is about a squished penny in my collection that has some writing on the back. The front has a picture of "The Temple of Music". The back says "Building in which Pres. Wm. McKinley was Shot". Which exposition is this squished penny from?

Answer: Pan-American Exposition

 President McKinley was shot at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York. He was shot by anarchist Leon Czolgosz on September 6, 1901. He died 10 days later.
The Great Lakes Expo was held in 1936 in Cleveland, the Pan-Pacific Expo was in San Francisco in 1915, and the America's Expo was held in San Diego in 1935.
3. In 1933 and 1934, Chicago hosted a world's fair. It was the Century of Progress International Exposition celebrating the centennial of the founding of Chicago. There are over 100 different elongated penny designs from this fair. One of the subjects is the fort that was built by the U.S. Military in 1803 on the site that eventually became Chicago. What is the name of this fort?

Answer: Fort Dearborn

 Fort Dearborn was named for Henry Dearborn who was the Secretary of War from 1801-1809. It was burned to the ground in the war of 1812 but rebuilt in 1816. Another fire destroyed most of the buildings in 1857 and the buildings that remained were mostly destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire. A replica of Fort Dearborn was built for the fair.
4. Let's move on to more modern examples of the squished penny. I got this penny when I took a trip to a zoo. It has a picture of a baby panda named Hua Mei. What zoo is this penny from?

Answer: San Diego Zoo

 Hua Mei is the first giant panda born in the United States to survive to adulthood. She was born on August 21, 1999 at the San Diego Zoo.
5. I went to another zoo and got a penny featuring Packy, the largest Asian elephant in the United States. He was also the first elephant born in the U.S. in 44 years at the time of his birth. Can you identify which zoo this penny is from?

Answer: Oregon Zoo

 The Oregon Zoo was previously known as the Washington Park Zoo. Packy is one of the zoo's oldest residents and certainly the largest. He was born on April 14, 1962 and weighed 225 pounds. Packy now weighs over 13,000 pounds and stands 10 1/2 feet tall at his shoulder.
6. I took a drive to Seattle, Washington and found a penny machine at a famous landmark there. No, not the Space Needle. This Seattle tourist attraction is famous for guys throwing fish to each other. Can you name this Seattle Landmark?

Answer: Pike Place Market

 The Pike Place Market was opened on August 17, 1907. If you're ever in Seattle, it should definitely be one of your stops.
7. A friend of mine went on a trip and brought me back a squished penny from the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument. What state did this penny come from?

Answer: Nebraska

 The Great Platte River Road Archway Monument (what a mouthful) is located in Kearney, Nebraska. It spans Interstate 80 and pays tribute to the pioneer spirit that helped found America.
8. Believe it or not, you can add to your squished penny collection at the baseball game. Many baseball stadiums have penny squishing machines in their gift shops. A penny in my collection has a picture of Curt Schilling and identifies him as the 2001 World Series co-MVP. Do you remember what team Curt Schilling was playing for when his team won the World Series in 2001?

Answer: Arizona Diamondbacks

 Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson were co-MVP's for the Arizona Diamondbacks when the team defeated the New York Yankees in game 7 of the 2001 World Series.
9. Squished pennies are no longer just an American hobby. There are coin smashing machines in many other countries. I have a coin in my collection featuring the Castle of Good Hope. Which country did this coin come from?

Answer: South Africa

 The Castle of Good Hope is the oldest building in South Africa. Construction began in 1666 and was completed in 1679. It was built by the Dutch East India Company. Coin smashing machines are found in many other countries including Canada, Argentina, Germany, Japan, China, Australia and many more.
10. Down in Florida, there is a place where you can build yourself a huge collection of elongated coins without ever leaving the park. If you're not afraid of rodents, take a trip to Florida and jumpstart your collection. Which park has over 300 different elongated coin designs?

Answer: Walt Disney World

 The House of Mouse is the place to go if you want to build an instant collection. If you are afraid of mice, Univeral Studios and the Islands of Adventure combine for over 150 different designs and Kennedy Space Center has about 40. Sea World straggles in with 30 pennies spread throughout their park.
If you want more information on elongated penny collecting there are lots of websites to check out.
Source: Author kristina71

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