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Space-Themed Coins and Medals: A Collector's Delight

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Which space agency's logo is featured on the reverse of the 1969 Apollo 11 commemorative silver dollar?

  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  2. European Space Agency (ESA)

  3. Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

  4. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The reverse of the Apollo 11 commemorative silver dollar features the NASA logo, which consists of a stylized "meatball" symbol with a blue Earth and a red rocket.

What is the name of the first coin issued by the United States to commemorate a space mission?

  1. Mercury Dime

  2. Apollo Half Dollar

  3. Space Shuttle Dollar

  4. Lunar Module Quarter


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mercury Dime, issued in 1916, was the first U.S. coin to commemorate a space mission, specifically the Project Mercury program.

Which country issued a series of coins featuring the planets of the solar system?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Australia

  4. Russia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Australia issued a series of coins called the "Planets of the Solar System" in 2012, featuring the eight planets and Pluto.

What is the name of the medal awarded by NASA to astronauts who have made significant contributions to space exploration?

  1. Congressional Space Medal of Honor

  2. NASA Distinguished Service Medal

  3. NASA Exceptional Service Medal

  4. NASA Group Achievement Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Congressional Space Medal of Honor is the highest award bestowed by the U.S. government to astronauts for outstanding achievements in space exploration.

Which space telescope is depicted on the reverse of the 2022 James Webb Space Telescope commemorative coin?

  1. Hubble Space Telescope

  2. Spitzer Space Telescope

  3. Chandra X-ray Observatory

  4. James Webb Space Telescope


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The reverse of the 2022 James Webb Space Telescope commemorative coin features an image of the telescope, which is the most powerful space telescope ever built.

What is the name of the coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing?

  1. Apollo 11 Golden Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 Silver Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 Platinum Coin

  4. Apollo 11 Palladium Coin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Royal Canadian Mint issued a silver dollar coin in 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Which country issued a series of coins featuring famous astronauts?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. Japan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Russia issued a series of coins called the "Famous Astronauts" in 2011, featuring astronauts such as Yuri Gagarin, Neil Armstrong, and Valentina Tereshkova.

What is the name of the medal awarded by the American Numismatic Association (ANA) to recognize outstanding achievements in numismatics?

  1. ANA Farran Zerbe Memorial Award

  2. ANA Glenn Smedley Memorial Award

  3. ANA Lifetime Achievement Award

  4. ANA Numismatic Ambassador Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ANA Farran Zerbe Memorial Award is the highest honor bestowed by the ANA to recognize outstanding achievements in numismatics.

Which space mission is commemorated on the reverse of the 1995 Space Shuttle Discovery commemorative silver dollar?

  1. STS-1

  2. STS-51-L

  3. STS-31

  4. STS-41-B


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The reverse of the 1995 Space Shuttle Discovery commemorative silver dollar features the STS-41-B mission, which deployed the Ulysses solar probe.

What is the name of the coin issued by the United States Mint to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight?

  1. Wright Brothers Centennial Silver Dollar

  2. Wright Brothers Centennial Gold Dollar

  3. Wright Brothers Centennial Half Dollar

  4. Wright Brothers Centennial Quarter


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States Mint issued a gold dollar coin in 2003 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Wright brothers' first flight.

Which country issued a series of coins featuring the signs of the zodiac?

  1. United States

  2. Canada

  3. Australia

  4. China


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

China issued a series of coins called the "Signs of the Zodiac" in 2019, featuring the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac.

What is the name of the medal awarded by the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) to recognize outstanding achievements in astronomy?

  1. RAS Gold Medal

  2. RAS Silver Medal

  3. RAS Bronze Medal

  4. RAS Herschel Medal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The RAS Gold Medal is the highest honor bestowed by the RAS to recognize outstanding achievements in astronomy.

Which space mission is depicted on the reverse of the 2012 Mars Curiosity rover commemorative silver dollar?

  1. Mars Pathfinder

  2. Mars Exploration Rovers

  3. Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

  4. Mars Curiosity rover


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The reverse of the 2012 Mars Curiosity rover commemorative silver dollar features an image of the rover exploring the surface of Mars.

What is the name of the coin issued by the United States Mint to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing?

  1. Apollo 11 Golden Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 Silver Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 Platinum Coin

  4. Apollo 11 Palladium Coin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States Mint issued a silver dollar coin in 2019 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing.

Which country issued a series of coins featuring famous scientists?

  1. United States

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. United Kingdom


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The United Kingdom issued a series of coins called the "Famous Scientists" in 2018, featuring scientists such as Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Rosalind Franklin.

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