Fish and Shellfish in Coins

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Which country's 1000-franc coin features a large tuna fish?

  1. France

  2. Italy

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France issued a 1000-franc coin in 1992 featuring a large tuna fish on its reverse side.

What is the name of the fish depicted on the reverse of the 1995 500-franc coin issued by France?

  1. Salmon

  2. Trout

  3. Carp

  4. Pike


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1995 500-franc coin issued by France features a salmon on its reverse side.

Which country issued a 1000-lire coin in 1957 featuring a swordfish?

  1. Italy

  2. Greece

  3. Turkey

  4. Cyprus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Italy issued a 1000-lire coin in 1957 featuring a swordfish on its reverse side.

What is the name of the shellfish depicted on the reverse of the 1967 50-franc coin issued by France?

  1. Lobster

  2. Crab

  3. Shrimp

  4. Oyster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1967 50-franc coin issued by France features a lobster on its reverse side.

Which country issued a 100-yen coin in 1967 featuring a red sea bream?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. North Korea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Japan issued a 100-yen coin in 1967 featuring a red sea bream on its reverse side.

What is the name of the fish depicted on the reverse of the 1973 100-franc coin issued by France?

  1. Cod

  2. Haddock

  3. Whiting

  4. Pollock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1973 100-franc coin issued by France features a cod on its reverse side.

Which country issued a 500-franc coin in 1979 featuring a turbot?

  1. France

  2. Belgium

  3. Switzerland

  4. Luxembourg


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

France issued a 500-franc coin in 1979 featuring a turbot on its reverse side.

What is the name of the shellfish depicted on the reverse of the 1985 100-franc coin issued by France?

  1. Scallop

  2. Clam

  3. Mussel

  4. Oyster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1985 100-franc coin issued by France features a scallop on its reverse side.

Which country issued a 200-yen coin in 1989 featuring a flounder?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. North Korea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Japan issued a 200-yen coin in 1989 featuring a flounder on its reverse side.

What is the name of the fish depicted on the reverse of the 1996 200-franc coin issued by France?

  1. Herring

  2. Mackerel

  3. Sardine

  4. Anchovy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 1996 200-franc coin issued by France features a herring on its reverse side.

Which country issued a 500-won coin in 1998 featuring a sea bass?

  1. South Korea

  2. North Korea

  3. China

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

South Korea issued a 500-won coin in 1998 featuring a sea bass on its reverse side.

What is the name of the shellfish depicted on the reverse of the 2002 100-franc coin issued by France?

  1. Crab

  2. Lobster

  3. Shrimp

  4. Oyster


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2002 100-franc coin issued by France features a crab on its reverse side.

Which country issued a 1000-won coin in 2006 featuring a salmon?

  1. South Korea

  2. North Korea

  3. China

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

South Korea issued a 1000-won coin in 2006 featuring a salmon on its reverse side.

What is the name of the fish depicted on the reverse of the 2013 200-franc coin issued by France?

  1. Trout

  2. Carp

  3. Pike

  4. Eel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 2013 200-franc coin issued by France features a trout on its reverse side.

Which country issued a 500-yen coin in 2019 featuring a yellowtail?

  1. Japan

  2. China

  3. South Korea

  4. North Korea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Japan issued a 500-yen coin in 2019 featuring a yellowtail on its reverse side.

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