Coin Collecting Quiz
Think you have what it takes to work in a coin shop? It’s a very skilled job. There are a limited number of people who can do it. Take the quiz and see how you do.
Note: Completion of the quiz is for educational purposes only and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract or offer of employment.

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#1: What is the total 'face value' of the silver coins shown above? $

#2: Using the silver coins above, what would the payment be
to the seller if NwPlaza paid 12x face value? $

#3: Using the silver coins above, what would the total cost be
to a collector if NwPlaza charges $7 for each half dollar, $3.50 for each quarter
and $1.40 for each silver dime? $


#4a: NwPlaza.Com has many resources for sellers and collectors.
How would you find the value of the coin shown above?

#4b:True or False: The coin shown above is highly desirable.
True
False
Explain your answer:

#4c:Watch this 4 minute video from the American Numismatic Association before answering the next questions in this section.
According to the video, what are 3 important variables that determine a coin's value?:

#4d:What coin is mentioned in the video as only having 5 known mintage?

#4e:True or False: How old a coin is has very little influence on the value of a coin.
True
False

#4f:According to the video, what coin is in high demand all of the time?


#5:What, if anything is wrong with this American Silver Eagle?

#6a:If a customer stopped in at NwPlaza Coins and didn't bring the coins with them but wanted to know how much we pay for a 1905 and 1929 Silver Dollar, how would you respond?

#6b:A customer is wanting to buy a 1951 Silver Dollar, the same year his dad was born. How would you help this customer?


#7a:How would you authenticate this silver bullion round?

#7b:How many grams should the coin shown above weigh?

#7c:Is this coin minted by the government or a private company?


#8a:Describe the coins in this photo:

#8b:How many of the coins shown are silver?
#9:In your own words, define numismatic coins versus intrinsic coins?

#10a:Using the coins from questions #1 - #8 above, which of the coins from this quiz is most considered an intrinsic coin?
Enter the coin from question #

#10b:Which of the coins from questions #1 - #8 above is a numismatic coin?
Enter the coin from question #


#11:If a seller comes in to NwPlaza Coins and says they saw this coin selling for $3000, how would you respond?

#12:Sellers often think they have a high value ultra-rare coin. How would you show a seller the rarity and fair market value of their coin?

Coin Identification


#13:In order from A to E, identify the denominations of the coins shown:

#14:What is Coin C above commonly called?:

#15:Describe the reverse design of Coin B above:

#16:Which of the coins above depicts a President? (check all that apply):
A
B
C
D
E
None of the above.

#17:What is the composition of Coin D?:

#18:Which of the 5 coins shown above are silver? (check all that apply):

A
B
C
D
E
None of the above.

#19:Which of the 5 coins shown above has the Liberty Bell on the reverse? (check all that apply):

A
B
C
D
E
None of the above.

Foreign Coins


#20a:What is the origin of the foreign coins F - J shown above?

#20b:What is significant about foreign coin H?

#20c:Which of the foreign coins F - J are silver? (check all that apply)

F
G
H
J
None of the above.

Shop Talk

#21:A variety of customers with various political views often come in to NwPlaza.
How would you respond to a customer who asks you what you think of the President?

#22:A taxi cab driver comes in to NwPlaza on her break and expresses an interest in silver bullion as an investment toward her retirement.
She wants to know if it's a worthwhile investment since she doesn't have a retirement plan. How would you respond?

Real Situations
The following questions are based on actual events.
Please answer to the best of your ability.


#23:While shopping for office supplies at Fred Meyer, you find a wallet full of cash with an I.D. left on a store shelf. What action, if any, would you take?


#24:An individual wearing a hood comes in to the shop with some common coins he wants you to look at. You pick up and accidentally drop one of the coins on the lower counter of your two-tiered workstation. You place the coin back in the pile and the individual then reaches over and under the top tier counter and leans into your work area to search for any other coins. What is your response in this situation?