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Celebrating Space Pioneers: Coins and Medals Honoring Astronauts

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Which coin was issued in 1969 to commemorate the first manned landing on the moon?

  1. Apollo 11 Commemorative Half Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 Commemorative Silver Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 Commemorative Gold Dollar

  4. Apollo 11 Commemorative Platinum Dollar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Apollo 11 Commemorative Half Dollar was issued in 1969 to mark the historic event of the first manned landing on the moon.

Who was the first astronaut to be honored on a U.S. coin?

  1. Neil Armstrong

  2. Buzz Aldrin

  3. Michael Collins

  4. Alan Shepard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Alan Shepard was the first American astronaut to travel into space, and he was honored on a U.S. coin in 1961.

Which space agency issued a series of coins honoring its astronauts?

  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  2. European Space Agency (ESA)

  3. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

  4. Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA issued a series of coins honoring its astronauts, beginning with the Apollo 11 Commemorative Half Dollar in 1969.

What was the name of the first coin issued by the United States Mint to honor an astronaut?

  1. Alan Shepard Commemorative Half Dollar

  2. John Glenn Commemorative Silver Dollar

  3. Neil Armstrong Commemorative Gold Dollar

  4. Buzz Aldrin Commemorative Platinum Dollar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Alan Shepard Commemorative Half Dollar was issued in 1961 to honor the first American astronaut to travel into space.

Which astronaut was honored on a coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint?

  1. Neil Armstrong

  2. Buzz Aldrin

  3. Michael Collins

  4. Chris Hadfield


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space, was honored on a coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint.

What was the name of the coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon?

  1. Apollo 11 Commemorative Silver Dollar

  2. Apollo 11 Commemorative Gold Dollar

  3. Apollo 11 Commemorative Platinum Dollar

  4. Apollo 11 Commemorative Palladium Dollar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Royal Australian Mint issued an Apollo 11 Commemorative Silver Dollar in 2019 to mark the 50th anniversary of the first manned landing on the moon.

Which space agency issued a coin to commemorate the first spacewalk?

  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  2. European Space Agency (ESA)

  3. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

  4. Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA issued a coin to commemorate the first spacewalk, which was conducted by astronaut Ed White in 1965.

What was the name of the coin issued by the United States Mint to honor the first American woman in space?

  1. Sally Ride Commemorative Half Dollar

  2. Sally Ride Commemorative Silver Dollar

  3. Sally Ride Commemorative Gold Dollar

  4. Sally Ride Commemorative Platinum Dollar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States Mint issued a Sally Ride Commemorative Silver Dollar in 2020 to honor the first American woman in space.

Which astronaut was honored on a coin issued by the Bank of England?

  1. Neil Armstrong

  2. Buzz Aldrin

  3. Michael Collins

  4. Tim Peake


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to walk in space, was honored on a coin issued by the Bank of England.

What was the name of the coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space?

  1. Chris Hadfield Commemorative Half Dollar

  2. Chris Hadfield Commemorative Silver Dollar

  3. Chris Hadfield Commemorative Gold Dollar

  4. Chris Hadfield Commemorative Platinum Dollar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Royal Canadian Mint issued a Chris Hadfield Commemorative Silver Dollar in 2013 to mark the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space.

Which space agency issued a coin to commemorate the first space station?

  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  2. European Space Agency (ESA)

  3. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

  4. Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

NASA issued a coin to commemorate the first space station, which was the International Space Station (ISS).

What was the name of the coin issued by the United States Mint to honor the first African American astronaut?

  1. Guion Bluford Commemorative Half Dollar

  2. Guion Bluford Commemorative Silver Dollar

  3. Guion Bluford Commemorative Gold Dollar

  4. Guion Bluford Commemorative Platinum Dollar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The United States Mint issued a Guion Bluford Commemorative Silver Dollar in 2022 to honor the first African American astronaut.

Which astronaut was honored on a coin issued by the Central Bank of Russia?

  1. Yuri Gagarin

  2. Valentina Tereshkova

  3. Alexei Leonov

  4. Svetlana Savitskaya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space, was honored on a coin issued by the Central Bank of Russia.

What was the name of the coin issued by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the first Australian astronaut?

  1. Andy Thomas Commemorative Half Dollar

  2. Andy Thomas Commemorative Silver Dollar

  3. Andy Thomas Commemorative Gold Dollar

  4. Andy Thomas Commemorative Platinum Dollar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Royal Australian Mint issued an Andy Thomas Commemorative Silver Dollar in 2012 to mark the first Australian astronaut.

Which space agency issued a coin to commemorate the first Chinese astronaut in space?

  1. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

  2. European Space Agency (ESA)

  3. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

  4. China National Space Administration (CNSA)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

CNSA issued a coin to commemorate the first Chinese astronaut in space, Yang Liwei.

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