Money Trivia

The oldest form of money in the WORLD is

• stones
• seashells
• cattle
• seeds

The oldest form of money in the United States is

• iron
• animal skin
• tea
• gold

Why is a dollar often called a "buck?"

• Buck Chesley designed the first dollar
• It was named after Buck River
• Americans wanted to "buck" the system
• Buck is was the most valuable

Why is money green?

• It's difficult to counterfeit
• It's the cheapest dye to use
• It's Christopher Columbus' favorite color
• It comes from the leaves on the trees

Who owns our money?

• we, the people
• legal citizens
• the President
• our government

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Counterfeiting money is a felony crime resulting in how many years in prison?

• 5
• 10
• 15
• 25

One dollar and five dollar bills that are in circulation last about 2 years.  How long do $20 bills last?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 8 years
• 10 years

How long do $50 bills last?

• 4 years
• 6 years
• 9 years
• 12 years

How long do $100 bills last?

• 4 years
• 9 years
• 12 years
• 15 years

How long do coins that are in circulation last?

• forever
• 10 years
• 20 years
• 30 years