Minting
Insects and Bugs
Multi-Talented Musicians
Stephen King
Muppets and Puppets
200
Which coin will have its production halted once its current supply of blanks are minted? (as of 5/23/25)
The Penny
200
What insect was the first living creature to be sent into space?
Fruit Fly
200
Before a successful solo career, but after a successful boy-band career, this musician played a role in the 2017 war movie Dunkirk.
Harry Styles
200
Who played the role of Jack Torrance in the film adaptation of 'The Shining'?
Jack Nicholson
200
This Comedic bear, known for his signature punch-line "wocka wocka!" has been cracking jokes in Kermit's shadow since 1976.
Fozzie Bear
400
What major historical event caused pennies to be made of zinc-coated steel for only the year 1943?
WWII (copper was needed for the war)
400
What percentage of insects are carnivorous? (within 6%)
27%
400
In addition to being a Disney Channel Star, this wizard had musical success releasing three albums in 2013, 2015, and 2020.
Selena Gomez
400
In Stephen King's novel 'It', what is the name of the sinister clown figure known for luring children, exploiting their deepest fears, and committing gruesome murders—actions that have contributed to a lasting cultural fear of clowns and the circus?
Pennywise
400
Oscar the Grouch was introduced to the world in 1969. He lives in the garbage, is generally a grouchy guy, and his hair/fur is naturally what color?
Orange
600
Which US city was chosen for the first U.S. Mint in 1792?
Philadelphia
600
This insect, known for its strength and habits, can drag 1,141 times its weight – that’s like a human pulling six double-decker buses!
Dung Beetle
600
Despite rapping under a stage name, this man also appeared as such characters as Troy Barnes, Simba, Aaron Davis, and Lando Calrissian
Donald Glover
600
What Stephen King movie won actress Kathy Bates an Oscar?
Misery
600
Jeff Dunham uses this character as a Latino stereotype in his ventriloquist acts. Name him. (First and last preferred)
Jose Jalapeño
800
Who was the first non-mythical woman to appear on a circulating coin, starting in 1979?
Susan B. Anthony
800
What percentage of all species in the world are insects? (within 4.5%)
*common belief
80%
800
Eddie and Robert Paulsen were portrayed by this man who also released the album Bat out of Hell III: The Monster Is Loose.
Meatloaf
800
In Stephen King's 'Pet Sematary', why is cemetery spelled incorrectly?
The cemetery was named by kids
800
Described as both a Frackle and an extraterresrial throughout his running on the muppets, this character, voiced by Dave Goelz, has been a mainstay since his debut in The Great Santa Claus Switch in 1970.
Gonzo (The Great)
1000
What was the name of the space shuttle that the first U.S. coins were sent into space in 1999?
Space Shuttle Columbia
1000
Which two midwestern states are the only two in the US to not have a designated state insect?
Iowa and Michigan
1000
This astrophysicist, animal welfare activist, and record producer, got his rise to fame as member of a band he founded with Roger Taylor, among others.
Sir Brian May
1000
To avoid oversaturation, and to determine if his success was due to name-recognition, Stephen King used this pen name to publish 7 books.
Richard Bachman
1000
Born on September 7, this monster is an adventurous, outgoing, and friendly monster who serves as Sesame Street’s ambassador for teaching children new vocabulary words. He’s brave and enthusiastic when it comes to trying new things, which makes him the perfect monster to interview children, adults, and celebrities on a variety of topics.
Murray