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Space Coins and Medals as Historical Artifacts

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What was the first coin issued to commemorate a space mission?

  1. Apollo 11

  2. Sputnik 1

  3. Vostok 1

  4. Gemini 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first coin issued to commemorate a space mission was the Soviet Union's 1 ruble coin featuring Sputnik 1, launched in 1957.

Which country issued the first medal to honor a space mission?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. France

  4. China


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Soviet Union issued the first medal to honor a space mission, the 'For the Conquest of Space' medal, awarded to Yuri Gagarin after his historic flight in 1961.

What was the name of the commemorative coin issued by the United States to mark the Apollo 11 mission?

  1. Apollo 11 Commemorative Silver Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 Commemorative Half Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 Commemorative Quarter Dollar

  4. Apollo 11 Commemorative Dime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States issued the Apollo 11 Commemorative Silver Dollar in 1969 to commemorate the first manned landing on the moon.

Which space agency issued the 'Gagarin' medal to honor the first human in space?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Gagarin' medal was issued by the Soviet space agency, Roscosmos, to honor Yuri Gagarin's historic flight in 1961.

What was the name of the commemorative coin issued by the Soviet Union to celebrate the launch of Sputnik 1?

  1. Sputnik 1 Commemorative Ruble

  2. Sputnik 1 Commemorative Kopek

  3. Sputnik 1 Commemorative Chervonets

  4. Sputnik 1 Commemorative Poltina


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Soviet Union issued the Sputnik 1 Commemorative Ruble in 1957 to commemorate the launch of the world's first artificial satellite.

Which country issued the 'Yuri Gagarin' commemorative coin to honor the first human in space?

  1. Soviet Union

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Soviet Union issued the 'Yuri Gagarin' commemorative coin in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin's historic flight.

What was the name of the commemorative medal issued by NASA to honor the Apollo 11 mission?

  1. Apollo 11 Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  2. Apollo 11 Presidential Medal of Freedom

  3. Apollo 11 NASA Distinguished Service Medal

  4. Apollo 11 NASA Exceptional Service Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA issued the Apollo 11 Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Apollo 11 astronauts in 1969.

Which space agency issued the 'Soyuz-Apollo' commemorative medal to mark the joint US-Soviet space mission?

  1. NASA

  2. Roscosmos

  3. ESA

  4. JAXA


Correct Option:
Explanation:

NASA and Roscosmos jointly issued the 'Soyuz-Apollo' commemorative medal in 1975 to mark the historic joint space mission.

What was the name of the commemorative coin issued by the United States to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission?

  1. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Quarter Dollar

  4. Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Dime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States issued the Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.

Which country issued the 'Shenzhou 5' commemorative coin to honor China's first manned space mission?

  1. China

  2. United States

  3. Russia

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China issued the 'Shenzhou 5' commemorative coin in 2003 to honor China's first manned space mission.

What was the name of the commemorative medal issued by the European Space Agency (ESA) to honor the first European astronaut in space?

  1. ESA Gagarin Medal

  2. ESA Titov Medal

  3. ESA Leonov Medal

  4. ESA Tereshkova Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The European Space Agency (ESA) issued the ESA Gagarin Medal in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.

Which space agency issued the 'Yuri Gagarin' commemorative medal to honor the first human in space?

  1. NASA

  2. ESA

  3. JAXA

  4. Roscosmos


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Roscosmos issued the 'Yuri Gagarin' commemorative medal in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.

What was the name of the commemorative coin issued by the United States to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission?

  1. Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Half Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Quarter Dollar

  4. Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Dime


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The United States issued the Apollo 11 25th Anniversary Commemorative Silver Dollar in 1994 to mark the 25th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission.

Which country issued the 'Gagarin' commemorative coin to honor the first human in space?

  1. Soviet Union

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Soviet Union issued the 'Gagarin' commemorative coin in 1961 to honor Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.

What was the name of the commemorative medal issued by NASA to honor the first American in space?

  1. NASA Alan Shepard Medal

  2. NASA John Glenn Medal

  3. NASA Gus Grissom Medal

  4. NASA Deke Slayton Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA issued the NASA Alan Shepard Medal in 1961 to honor Alan Shepard, the first American in space.

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