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Numismatic Journey: Space Coins and Medals Across Centuries

Description: Journey through the captivating history of space exploration as reflected in numismatic treasures. Test your knowledge about the coins and medals that commemorate milestones in space travel, honoring astronauts, missions, and celestial discoveries.
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Which country issued the first coin commemorating a space launch?

  1. United States

  2. Soviet Union

  3. China

  4. France


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 1961, the Soviet Union released a commemorative coin honoring Yuri Gagarin's historic flight into space.

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

  1. Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin

  2. Mercury Dime

  3. Space Shuttle Challenger Coin

  4. Lunar Module Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin was issued in 1969 to celebrate the first manned landing on the moon.

Which space mission was commemorated on a coin featuring an astronaut planting an American flag on the lunar surface?

  1. Apollo 11

  2. Apollo 12

  3. Apollo 13

  4. Apollo 14


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin, issued in 1969, depicts Buzz Aldrin planting the American flag on the moon.

In which year was the first coin issued to honor the launch of the Space Shuttle program?

  1. 1979

  2. 1981

  3. 1983

  4. 1985


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The first Space Shuttle commemorative coin was issued in 1981 to mark the launch of the Space Shuttle Columbia.

Which space mission was commemorated on a coin featuring an image of the Earth from space?

  1. Apollo 8

  2. Apollo 10

  3. Apollo 11

  4. Apollo 12


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Apollo 8 Commemorative Coin, issued in 1969, features an image of the Earth taken from space during the mission.

What was the name of the coin issued to commemorate the first spacewalk?

  1. Voskhod 2 Commemorative Coin

  2. Vostok 6 Commemorative Coin

  3. Gemini 4 Commemorative Coin

  4. Mercury-Atlas 9 Commemorative Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Voskhod 2 Commemorative Coin was issued in 1965 to honor the first spacewalk conducted by Alexei Leonov.

Which country issued a coin commemorating the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1?

  1. Soviet Union

  2. United States

  3. China

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Soviet Union issued a commemorative coin in 1957 to celebrate the launch of Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite.

What was the name of the coin issued to commemorate the first manned mission to the moon?

  1. Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin

  2. Apollo 12 Commemorative Coin

  3. Apollo 13 Commemorative Coin

  4. Apollo 14 Commemorative Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin was issued in 1969 to celebrate the first manned landing on the moon.

Which space mission was commemorated on a coin featuring an image of the moon's surface?

  1. Apollo 11

  2. Apollo 12

  3. Apollo 13

  4. Apollo 14


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Apollo 12 Commemorative Coin, issued in 1970, features an image of the moon's surface taken during the mission.

In which year was the first coin issued to honor the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope?

  1. 1990

  2. 1991

  3. 1992

  4. 1993


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first coin issued to honor the launch of the Hubble Space Telescope was released in 1990.

Which space mission was commemorated on a coin featuring an image of the planet Mars?

  1. Mars Pathfinder

  2. Mars Odyssey

  3. Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter

  4. Curiosity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mars Pathfinder Commemorative Coin, issued in 1997, features an image of the planet Mars taken during the mission.

What was the name of the coin issued to commemorate the first space station, Mir?

  1. Mir Commemorative Coin

  2. Salyut Commemorative Coin

  3. Soyuz Commemorative Coin

  4. Progress Commemorative Coin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mir Commemorative Coin was issued in 1986 to honor the launch of the first space station, Mir.

Which space mission was commemorated on a coin featuring an image of the planet Jupiter?

  1. Pioneer 10

  2. Pioneer 11

  3. Voyager 1

  4. Voyager 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Voyager 1 Commemorative Coin, issued in 1977, features an image of the planet Jupiter taken during the mission.

In which year was the first coin issued to honor the launch of the International Space Station?

  1. 1998

  2. 1999

  3. 2000

  4. 2001


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first coin issued to honor the launch of the International Space Station was released in 1998.

Which space mission was commemorated on a coin featuring an image of the planet Saturn?

  1. Pioneer 11

  2. Voyager 1

  3. Voyager 2

  4. Cassini-Huygens


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Voyager 1 Commemorative Coin, issued in 1979, features an image of the planet Saturn taken during the mission.

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