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Quiz about US One Dollar Bill 2001 Issue

U.S. One Dollar Bill: 2001 Issue Quiz

A few questions about the 2001 issuer of the United States one dollar bill.

A multiple-choice quiz by fertigline. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
fertigline

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
96,604

Updated
Nov 11 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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1032

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Question 1 of 10

1. In what year did the 2001 issue of the U.S. one dollar bill begin its design? Hint

1954

1956

1957

1955

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the U.S. 2001 one dollar bill made of? Hint

recycled nylon stockings

trees

recycled newspapers

cotton and linen

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Question 3 of 10

3. On the reverse side of the 2001 one dollar bill, above the pyramid, is the Latin phrase "annuit coeptis". What does this mean? Hint

God has blessed our nation

God has favored our undertaking

With God all things are possible

One nation under God

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Question 4 of 10

4. On the reverse side of the 2001 one dollar bill, below the pyramid, is the Latin phrase "novus ordo seclorum". What does this mean? Hint

liberty must take the day

A new order for the ages

unity and liberty forever

the old order has ended

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Question 5 of 10

5. On the reverse side of the U.S. 2001 one dollar bill you find an Eagle. It has many things around it. All of them are grouped into 13. (13 stars, 13 arrows, etc.) What does this signify ? Hint

The 13 colonies

The first 13 battles of The Revolutionary War

The 13 signers of The Declaration of Independence

The 13th Amendment

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Question 6 of 10

6. On the reverse side of the 2001 one dollar bill, the pyramid represents the strength and duration.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What two signatures appear on the obverse side of the 2001 one dollar bill? Hint

The President of the U.S. & The Secretary of the Treasury

The Treasurer of the U.S. & The Secretary of the Treasury

The President of the U.S. & The Vice President of the U.S.

George Washington & The first Secretary of the Treasury

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many characters are in each serial number on the U.S. 2001 one dollar bill? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What are the two colors or pigments of ink that are used to print on the 2001 United States one dollar bill?

Answer: ( Two Words .. two colors)

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Question 10 of 10

10. We all know that George Washington is the president featured on the 2001 one dollar bill, but do you know what his middle name was? Hint

Edward

Robert

Thomas

he had no middle name

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In what year did the 2001 issue of the U.S. one dollar bill begin its design?

Answer: 1957

Although the one dollar bill has been with us for a long time, the design of the 2001 version began in 1957.

2. What is the U.S. 2001 one dollar bill made of?

Answer: cotton and linen

It is made from cotton & linen because of its durability, however even with this innovation the average lifespan of a one-dollar bill is only 1.5 years.

3. On the reverse side of the 2001 one dollar bill, above the pyramid, is the Latin phrase "annuit coeptis". What does this mean?

Answer: God has favored our undertaking

It is unknown why the founding fathers used Latin phrases on the Great Seal, I have researched it and could not find an explanation. It is possible that Latin was used because it took up less space than English.

4. On the reverse side of the 2001 one dollar bill, below the pyramid, is the Latin phrase "novus ordo seclorum". What does this mean?

Answer: A new order for the ages

Also at the base of the pyramid are the Roman numerals "MDCCLXXVI" which stand for "1776".

5. On the reverse side of the U.S. 2001 one dollar bill you find an Eagle. It has many things around it. All of them are grouped into 13. (13 stars, 13 arrows, etc.) What does this signify ?

Answer: The 13 colonies

The original 13 colonies were: Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Virginia, New York, North Carolina & Rhode Island.

6. On the reverse side of the 2001 one dollar bill, the pyramid represents the strength and duration.

Answer: True

The Great Seal of the United States of America was added to the one dollar bill in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The Department of State is the official keeper of the Great Seal.

7. What two signatures appear on the obverse side of the 2001 one dollar bill?

Answer: The Treasurer of the U.S. & The Secretary of the Treasury

The Secretary of the Treasury is responsible for the design and portraits that appear on U.S. currency.

8. How many characters are in each serial number on the U.S. 2001 one dollar bill?

Answer: 10

10 characters make up the serial number usually beginning and ending with a letter and an 8 digit number in the middle, though a few bills end with a star (*), these are called star notes.

9. What are the two colors or pigments of ink that are used to print on the 2001 United States one dollar bill?

Answer: black and green

The green ink is used because it is resistant to chemical and physical changes and is identified with the strong and stable credit of the government.

10. We all know that George Washington is the president featured on the 2001 one dollar bill, but do you know what his middle name was?

Answer: he had no middle name

George Washington was the first U.S. president, one of the founding fathers of his nation and the commanding General in the Revolutionary War. A little known fact is that he was posthumously given the rank of 6 Star General (General of the Armies).

Source: Author fertigline

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