1. During what year was the Mint mark moved to the obverse of the Jefferson Nickel?

2. A copper nickel 10-kroner coin of Denmark depicts who?

3. Which Federal Reserve Bank is referred to by the letter E and numeral 5?

4. At what facility is the U.S. Mint Museum located?

5. In what year was the Kennedy half dollar authorized?

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Here’s a press release I received from Zyrus on a new book coming out in July.

(Irvine, CA) - As the use of the Internet and electronic visual media becomes more of a vital part of the coin industry, photographing coins, either raw or slabbed, has become an increasing concern with collectors and dealers. How do I get a good detailed image of this coin? What are the tools I need? Do I need to purchase any expensive equipment? What kind of lighting should I use? What techniques can I use to produce a good image of this coin?

In Numismatic Photography (published by Zyrus Press), Mark Goodman teaches the reader in an easy-to-read and visually rich guidebook format on how to image quality photos of coins with your digital camera. Whether you are using a digital camera for the first time or you already have experience in other fields of photography, Goodman addresses typical problems faced by the photographer, recommends ways of improvements and offers specific tips and techniques for raw and slabbed coins.

“[Mark] Goodman’s first numismatic book is an impressive addition to the coin collector’s arsenal of knowledge Numismatic Photography is recommended for anyone interested in making better coin photos, or in learning how these images are made.”

–Roger Burdette, Author of the Renaissance of American Coinage series

Some of the chapters included are Imaging Concepts, Color and Luster, High Contrast Coins, Low Contrast Coins, Toned Coins, Special Imaging Techniques and Image Presentation, among others. The book also includes two appendices: a Troubleshooting Guide and General Rules for Coin Photography.

Releasing on July 15th, look for copies of Numismatic Photography in bookstores nationwide, your local coin shop, or Amazon.com. You can also order from Zyrus Press by mailing to PO Box 17810, Irvine, California 92623, calling (888) 622-7823, or online at Zyrus Press.

1. Who appears on the obverse of the $50 gold Panama-Pacific commemorative?

2. What is the monetary unit of Austria?

3. When did the BEP produce its first American Numismatic Association souvenir card?

4. What is a Civil War sutler’s token?

5. Employees at what U.S. Mint place the Mint marks on the dies?

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1. What date appears to the right of Chief Black Fish on the 1935 Daniel Boone commemorative half dollar?

2. Who designed the reverse of the English coins that show St. George and the dragon?

3. What type of federal note was declared illegal to own in 1933?

4. What U.S. Mint produced the famous doubled die cents of 1955?

5. What is the name of the monthly magazine of the American Numismatic Association?

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1. “NE” appears on what silver Colonial coinage?

2. What mint mark is found on 1917 coinage of Newfoundland issued by the Royal Canadian Mint?

3. What Kentucky man born in 1809 appears on a 1923 $5 silver certificate?

4. What was the highest denomination Canadian coin struck in 1982?

5. What coin of a European country imitates the Spanish Colonial “Pillar Dollar”?

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