Cash In on Your Knowledge: Money & Currency Trivia
Ready to make your brain richer? This week on the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast, we’re diving into the fascinating world of money and currency—from ancient coins to modern digital cash. Whether you’re curious about the origins of paper money, curious facts about global currencies, or the quirks of economic history, this episode is your chance to test your financial know-how with style.
Featuring 30 intriguing trivia questions across three levels—Dorky (easy), Geeky (medium), and Nerdy (hard)—we explore the stories behind famous currencies like the dollar, euro, yen, and bitcoin, plus bizarre facts about counterfeit money, inflation, and iconic symbols on bills and coins. Perfect for trivia buffs, history lovers, and anyone who’s ever wondered what makes money really tick.
So stash your gold coins, roll up your sleeves, and join us for a fun, intelligent journey through the history and mysteries of money!
Fun Money Fact: The US Bureau of Printing and Engraving goes through 9.7 tons of ink every day. Boggles the mind, doesn’t it?
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Episode Transcript/Quiz
Episode Introduction
It’s Tax Day here in the US. Well, it’s not actually Tax Day since it’s been pushed off until July 15th this year. But, traditionally, our taxes are due here on April 15. That being said, a whole episode about money seemed like a fun way to spend the day.
If you’re new here, I’ll give you the 10 cent tour. Every week, we give you thirty questions on a different topic. Three rounds of ten questions each, with each round getting harder than the last.
OK, exact change only and let’s begin.
The Dorky Round
1. Before the Euro, what was the currency of France?
2. What agency was created in 1865 to prevent counterfeiting?
3. The word Salary comes from what Latin word?
4. What does Peso translate to in English?
5. Some US bills have FW printed on them. What does it stand for?
6. How many shillings are in a pound?
7. Who appears on more currency around the world than anyone else?
8. A US penny is mostly what material?
9. Who was the first historical woman to appear on a US coin?
10. 'In God We Trust' was added to US currency during what war?
The Geeky Round
1. ATMs are most frequently visited on what day of the week?
2. What are the three ways a government gets money?
3. What's the average lifespan of a US $1 bill?
4. What country had the first paper money?
5. What bill is the most counterfeited?
6. What is the official currency of Iraq?
7. A coin before it has been struck with an image is called a what?
8. What is the official currency of Sweden?
9. The Russian Ruble can be broken down into 100 what?
10. US coins are minted in which four cities?
The Nerdy Round
1. Who was on the US $100,000 bill?
2. Someone who collects coins is called what?
3. How many grooves does a US quarter have?
4. Who first appeared on the US dollar bill?
5. What does the phrase on the back of a $1 bill, 'Novus Ordo Seclorum' translate to?
6. How many countries use the Euro as their official currency?
7. What is the official currency of El Salvador?
8. Who was the first real woman to appear on US paper currency?
9. What country replaced its currency in 1986 due to massive inflation?
10. Guatemala's currency and national bird are called what?
Episode Conclusion
And that’s it. I hope it wasn’t too taxing this week. Even if we’re all going broke from the pandemic, we can at least have some money-related fun, right?
We’ll be back next week with another episode. Here’s your clue:
“What Sci-Fi TV show premiered in September 2001 and was a major franchise’s first prequel series?”
I hope everyone out there is staying safe and healthy and I’ll see you next Wednesday.
This has been the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast. I’m host, Brian Rollins. Thanks for listening and keep the change.
Episode Feedback
Hosted & Written by Brian Rollins
Music by Jason Shaw
I learned a lot on this one. My dad used to collect coins, so thanks for the nostalgia trip. I’ll try some of the quesitons on him.
Funny how this rolled out during a currency shortage!
Here’s a money trivia question: why don’t I have more! LOL