The Money in Your Pocket

General Knowledge · 10 questions

The Money in Your Pocket — From birds on coins to banknote designs, test your eye for detail and money knowledge against your friends.

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1. Which British coin was introduced in 1969, two years before decimalisation?

   1. 50 pence
   2. 5 pence
   3. 20 pence
   4. 10 pence
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   A) 50 pence

2. Which bird appears on the reverse of Canada's one-dollar coin?

   1. Bald eagle
   2. Canada goose
   3. Loon
   4. Snowy owl
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   C) Loon

3. Which scene does Trumbull's painting on the reverse of the US $2 bill depict?

   1. Boston Tea Party
   2. Draft Declaration presentation
   3. Battle of Gettysburg
   4. Washington's inauguration
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   B) Draft Declaration presentation

4. What kind of structures do the bridges on the reverse of euro banknotes represent?

   1. Roman-era bridges
   2. Modern steel bridges
   3. Medieval stone bridges
   4. Imaginary architectural bridges
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   D) Imaginary architectural bridges

5. The ₹ symbol represents the rupee of which country?

   1. Nepal
   2. Sri Lanka
   3. India
   4. Pakistan
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   C) India

6. What is the security feature that appears as a faint image when a banknote is held to the light?

   1. Security thread
   2. Watermark
   3. Hologram
   4. Microprinting
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   B) Watermark

7. What term describes a banknote's stated value, such as 5 pounds or 20 euros?

   1. Denomination
   2. Print run
   3. Serial number
   4. Issue year
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   A) Denomination

8. On Switzerland’s ninth-series 50-franc note, which natural element is symbolized by a dandelion held in a hand?

   1. Light
   2. Wind
   3. Time
   4. Water
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   B) Wind

9. What was the denomination of the Bank of England's first polymer banknote?

   1. 20 pounds
   2. 10 pounds
   3. 50 pounds
   4. 5 pounds
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   D) 5 pounds

10. Which Latin letter forms the basis of the yen symbol?

    1. Y
    2. T
    3. J
    4. I
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    A) Y