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Quiz about State Coin Words
Quiz about State Coin Words

State Coin Words Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz about the words on the first 25 State Coins. If there are no words (other than E Pluberis Unum) then the year will be listed instead. If the state's name is in the phrase, there will be a blank space there. Please rate.

A multiple-choice quiz by nannabelle. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
nannabelle
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
175,569
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
19 / 25
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1127
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Question 1 of 25
1. Which coin contains the words "The Charter Oak"? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. "The Old Line State" is on which coin? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. This state's coin has the words "First Flight" on it. Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Which state's coin has "___________ Purchase" on it? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. The words "Corps of Discovery" appear on which state's coin? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. "Caesar Rodney" is honored on which state coin? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Which state has the caption "The Bay State" on its coin? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. "The Ocean State" is printed on which state quarter? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. "Crossroads of America" is stamped on this state coin. Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. This coin has no words, just this year: 1836. Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. "Virtue Liberty Independence" are good words for this state's coin. Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. "The Palmetto State" is on which state's coin? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Which coin has "Freedom and Unity" on it? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. What state coin has this printed on it: "The Magnolia State"? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. "Crossroads of the Revolution" can be found on which of these coins? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. "Old Man of the Mountain" is seen and read on which coin? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. "My Old ________ Home" is found on this coin. Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Which state has this on its coin: "21st State Century"? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. On which coin can the words "Wisdom Justice Moderation" be found? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Guess which coin has this on it: "Quadricentennial"? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. This state is known for its "Musical Heritage". Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. The words "Spirit of Courage" are seen on this coin. Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. "Gateway to Freedom" is on this state's coin. Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers" is proudly displayed on this state coin. Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. There are no words on this coin, just this year: 1820. Which state does it belong to? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which coin contains the words "The Charter Oak"?

Answer: Connecticut

Captain Joseph Wadsworth hid the charter in an oak which finally fell during a storm on August 21, 1856.
2. "The Old Line State" is on which coin?

Answer: Maryland

The Maryland State House served as the nation's first peacetime capitol from 1783-1784.
3. This state's coin has the words "First Flight" on it.

Answer: North Carolina

It highlights the "First Flight" 1903 photograph.
4. Which state's coin has "___________ Purchase" on it?

Answer: Louisiana

The Louisiana Purchase occurred in 1803 for 15 million dollars. The trumpet on this coin is to honor the heritage of jazz music in Louisiana.
5. The words "Corps of Discovery" appear on which state's coin?

Answer: Missouri

This coin honors the Lewis and Clark expedition and shows the Gateway Arch.
6. "Caesar Rodney" is honored on which state coin?

Answer: Delaware

Caesar Rodney endured an 80 mile ride (suffering from asthma and cancer) in order to cast the deciding vote in favor of independence.
7. Which state has the caption "The Bay State" on its coin?

Answer: Massachusetts

"The Minuteman" on this coin is the statue standing guard at the Minuteman National Historic Park. Minutemen were civilians prepared to fight in just a "minute's" notice.
8. "The Ocean State" is printed on which state quarter?

Answer: Rhode Island

Pell Bridge is in the background. Also, this state (the smallest) has over 100 beaches.
9. "Crossroads of America" is stamped on this state coin.

Answer: Indiana

The racecar represents the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy 500.
10. This coin has no words, just this year: 1836.

Answer: Arkansas

The mallard represents the state's abundant natural resources. Rice is the state's leading cash crop. The diamond signifies the Crater of Diamond State Park.
11. "Virtue Liberty Independence" are good words for this state's coin.

Answer: Pennsylvania

This coin depicts the "Commonwealth", a statue that has been on the capitol dome since May 25, 1905.
12. "The Palmetto State" is on which state's coin?

Answer: South Carolina

The state bird is the Carolina Wren and the state flower is the yellow jasmine.
13. Which coin has "Freedom and Unity" on it?

Answer: Vermont

The peak on this coin is Camel's Hump Mountain, one of the highest peaks in Vermont.
14. What state coin has this printed on it: "The Magnolia State"?

Answer: Mississippi

Cotton is the largest cash crop.
15. "Crossroads of the Revolution" can be found on which of these coins?

Answer: New Jersey

This coin represents the crossing of the Delaware on Christmas night, led by General Washington.
16. "Old Man of the Mountain" is seen and read on which coin?

Answer: New Hampshire

The Old Man of the Mountain fell at the beginning of 2003 and can no longer be seen.
17. "My Old ________ Home" is found on this coin.

Answer: Kentucky

Home of the Kentucky Derby.
18. Which state has this on its coin: "21st State Century"?

Answer: Illinois

This coin also has the words: Land of Lincoln.
19. On which coin can the words "Wisdom Justice Moderation" be found?

Answer: Georgia

This is the state motto.
20. Guess which coin has this on it: "Quadricentennial"?

Answer: Virginia

This coin features the 3 ships that brought the first English settlers to Jamestown: Susan Constant, Godspeed and Discovery.
21. This state is known for its "Musical Heritage".

Answer: Tennessee

The fiddle represents Appalachian music. The trumpet represents the blues. The guitar represents country music.
22. The words "Spirit of Courage" are seen on this coin.

Answer: Alabama

Helen Keller's name is in both English and braille.
23. "Gateway to Freedom" is on this state's coin.

Answer: New York

This coin has the Statue of Liberty superimposed over the state.
24. "Birthplace of Aviation Pioneers" is proudly displayed on this state coin.

Answer: Ohio

Neil Armstrong and John Glenn were both born in Ohio as were the Wright Brothers.
25. There are no words on this coin, just this year: 1820. Which state does it belong to?

Answer: Maine

Pemaquid Point Light is on this coin.
Source: Author nannabelle

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