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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.

Author
nannabelle

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
175,569

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

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Average

Avg Score
19 / 25

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Question 1 of 25

1. Which coin contains the words "The Charter Oak"? Hint

Connecticut

New Hampshire

Vermont

South Carolina

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Question 2 of 25

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

Ohio

Virginia

Maryland

Missouri

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Question 3 of 25

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

Kentucky

Ohio

North Carolina

South Carolina

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Question 4 of 25

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

Mississippi

Illinois

Arkansas

Louisiana

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Question 5 of 25

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

Maryland

Missouri

Massachusetts

Ohio

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Question 6 of 25

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

Delaware

Missouri

New York

Tennessee

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Question 7 of 25

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

Massachusetts

Maryland

New York

Rhode Island

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Question 8 of 25

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

South Carolina

New York

Maine

Rhode Island

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Question 9 of 25

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

Missouri

Ohio

Kentucky

Indiana

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Question 10 of 25

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

Missouri

Arkansas

Maine

Alabama

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Question 11 of 25

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

Massachusetts

New York

Pennsylvania

Connecticut

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Question 12 of 25

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

South Carolina

Louisiana

North Carolina

Georgia

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Question 13 of 25

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

Virginia

Connecticut

Maryland

Vermont

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Question 14 of 25

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

Alabama

Louisiana

Mississippi

Missouri

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Question 15 of 25

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

Maryland

Virginia

Rhode Island

New Jersey

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Question 16 of 25

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

Tennessee

Maine

New Hampshire

Kentucky

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Question 17 of 25

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

Tennessee

Alabama

Arkansas

Kentucky

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Question 18 of 25

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

New York

Mississippi

Alabama

Illinois

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Question 19 of 25

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

Alabama

Virginia

Georgia

Massachusetts

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Question 20 of 25

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

Delaware

Indiana

Illinois

Virginia

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Question 21 of 25

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

Tennessee

Ohio

Kentucky

New York

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Question 22 of 25

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

Alabama

Illinois

Georgia

Connecticut

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Question 23 of 25

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

Missouri

New York

Maryland

Virginia

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Question 24 of 25

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

Delaware

South Carolina

Ohio

North Carolina

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Question 25 of 25

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

Alabama

Indiana

Vermont

Maine

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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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