Numismatics (the study of coins)
Why are pre-1964 quarters worth more than post-1964 quarters?
They are worth a lot because these pre-1964 quarters had silver in them.
Name one reason why cryptocurrencies are better than regular currencies.
What is an index fund?
An index fund is an index split into more pieces, hence it is cheaper.
What is the stock ticker for Peloton (DOUBLE QUESTION!!!!!!!!!)?
PTON
What is the currency of Canada?
The Canadian Dollar.
Why did the US Mint change the composition of the penny in 1982?
They changed the composition because one penny's production was beginning to cost them MORE than $0.01. Today, the melt value of a pre-1982 penny is $0.02.
Name the first cryptocurrency which uses smart contracts, facilitates tokens, and facilitates NFT creation (DOUBLE QUESTION!!!!!!!!!).
Ethereum
What does the S&P 500 represent?
The S&P 500 is an index of the top 500 stocks in America. When you buy the S&P 500 (or an index fund or ETF), you get a piece of each of those stocks.
What is the stock ticker for Apple (DOUBLE QUESTION!!!!!!!)?
AAPL
What is the currency of Australia?
In what year did Jefferson nickels begin? (5 year range).
1938.
What is the current price of Bitcoin? You get a $5000 USD range (CONDITIONAL DOUBLE!!!!!).
The current price is fluctuating constantly, but as of today (the date of the quiz) it is between 46000 and 48000. If either of those numbers are in your range, you get full credit (500). If that whole range was in your range, then you get double credit (1000).
What is an ETF (DOUBLE QUESTION!!!!!!!)?
An ETF (or exchange traded fund) is a group of stocks which trade on the market like one regular stock instead of a mutual fund which only trades at the end of the day.
What is the stock ticker for UPS?
UPS
What is the currency of India?
The Indian Rupee.
In what year did Roosevelt dimes begin? 5 year range.
1946.
What is the current price of Ethereum? You get a $500 range (CONDITIONAL DOUBLE!!!!).
$3,200-$3,400 as of the time you are taking the quiz. If one was in your range, you get full credit (500), but if both were in your range, you get double credit (1000)!
What is the definition of an accredited investor (you do not have to name which code this comes from or the entity definition, only the person definition and the joint spousal definition)?
In the U.S, the definition of an accredited investor is put forth by SEC in Rule 501 of Regulation D.
To be an accredited investor, a person must have an annual income exceeding $200,000 ($300,000 for joint income) for the last two years with the expectation of earning the same or a higher income in the current year. An individual must have earned income above the thresholds either alone or with a spouse over the last two years. The income test cannot be satisfied by showing one year of an individual's income and the next two years of joint income with a spouse.
A person is also considered an accredited investor if they have a net worth exceeding $1 million, either individually or jointly with their spouse. The SEC also considers a person to be an accredited investor if they are a general partner, executive officer, or director for the company that is issuing the unregistered securities.
What is the stock ticker for Google Class A Shares?
GOOGL
What is the currency of China (DOUBLE QUESTION!!!!!!!)?
The Chinese Yuan.
What is the melt value of a nickel (DOUBLE QUESTION!!!!)?
6.8 cents.
Is Bitcoin a cryptocurrency?
Yes
An abbreviation for a stock. Instead of saying the full company name (ex Apple), we abbreviate it (ex AAPL).
What is the stock ticker for Amazon?
What is the currency of the UK?