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64 | Money & Currency Trivia

Posted on April 15, 2020May 7, 2021 by Brian
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Money makes the world go ’round. And it makes up our trivia episode this week. Normally, April 15 is Tax Day here in the US, but that’s delayed until July 15, 2020. So, how about some Money Trivia.

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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Music is Big Blues by Jason Shaw

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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?

The Franc.

2. What agency was created in 1865 to prevent counterfeiting?

The US Secret Service.

3. The word Salary comes from what Latin word?

Sal for salt. Ancient Romans used salt as a form of currency. It’s also where we get the phrase, “Worth your salt.”

4. What does Peso translate to in English?

Weight. It comes from Pesos Oro (Gold weight) or Pesos Plata (Silver weight).

5. Some US bills have FW printed on them. What does it stand for?

Fort Worth. If it’s not on the bill, it was printed in Washington, DC.

6. How many shillings are in a pound?

Twenty

7. Who appears on more currency around the world than anyone else?

Queen Elizabeth II.

8. A US penny is mostly what material?

Zinc

9. Who was the first historical woman to appear on a US coin?

Susan B Anthony. She was on dollar coins minted from 1979-1981.

10. 'In God We Trust' was added to US currency during what war?

The US Civil War. It wouldn’t become the official US motto until 1956, during the Red Scare.

The Geeky Round

1. ATMs are most frequently visited on what day of the week?

Friday

2. What are the three ways a government gets money?

Print it. Borrow it. And collect taxes/fees

3. What's the average lifespan of a US $1 bill?

Eighteen months.

4. What country had the first paper money?

China. They invented it in the 4th Century AD but only used it briefly as it often blew away.

5. What bill is the most counterfeited?

The US $100 bill.

6. What is the official currency of Iraq?

The Iraqi Dinar

7. A coin before it has been struck with an image is called a what?

It’s called a blank

8. What is the official currency of Sweden?

The Krona

9. The Russian Ruble can be broken down into 100 what?

Kopeks

10. US coins are minted in which four cities?

Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, and West Point.

The Nerdy Round

1. Who was on the US $100,000 bill?

Woodrow Wilson. They were printed in 1934 and only used for official transactions between Federal Reserve Banks.

2. Someone who collects coins is called what?

A numismatist

3. How many grooves does a US quarter have?

119. A dime has 118.

4. Who first appeared on the US dollar bill?

Salmon P Chase, Secretary of the Treasury in 1862

5. What does the phrase on the back of a $1 bill, 'Novus Ordo Seclorum' translate to?

A New Order of the Ages.

6. How many countries use the Euro as their official currency?

Twenty-Five. Nineteen EU nations, plus six others.

7. What is the official currency of El Salvador?

The US Dollar. They adopted it in 2001 after a civil war wrecked their economy.

8. Who was the first real woman to appear on US paper currency?

Pocohontas. On the $10 bill in 1869.

9. What country replaced its currency in 1986 due to massive inflation?

Israel. The replaced the shekel with…the new shekel..

10. Guatemala's currency and national bird are called what?

The quetzal.

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.

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  • 3 thoughts on “64 | Money & Currency Trivia”

    1. Oscar says:
      April 15, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      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.

    2. Alane says:
      September 3, 2020 at 1:34 am

      Funny how this rolled out during a currency shortage!

    3. Chad says:
      September 27, 2020 at 9:52 pm

      Here’s a money trivia question: why don’t I have more! LOL

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