A Fun and Festive Precious Metals Christmas Quiz

welshstacker (76)in LeoFinance • 2 days ago

Gather around, stackers! It’s time to test your knowledge of precious metals with a sprinkle of Christmas cheer. Sharpen your wits (and your candy canes) for this festive quiz. Let’s see if you’re a true gold, silver, or platinum pro this holiday season! 🎄✨

Question 1:
In Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by three ghosts. If he decided to give each of them a precious metal gift, which of these metals is most likely to be mentioned in the famous line, "As good as _____"?
A) Gold
B) Silver
C) Platinum
D) Copper

Question 2:
The song "Silver Bells" is a Christmas classic. If you were to make a bell entirely out of silver, how much would one weighing 1 kilogram be worth at today’s silver price of approximately £25/oz?
A) £250
B) £800
C) £25,000
D) £35

Question 3:
Santa decides to trade his sleigh for a new one made entirely out of gold. If the sleigh weighs 150 kilograms and gold is worth £2,000/oz, what’s the approximate value of Santa’s new ride?
A) £4.3 million
B) £8.6 million
C) £10.2 million
D) Priceless (because it’s Santa’s!)

Question 4:
In the 12 Days of Christmas, the “five golden rings” are famously sung about. If each ring weighs one troy ounce of gold, how much gold is gifted by the end of the 12th day?
A) 5 ounces
B) 30 ounces
C) 40 ounces
D) 65 ounces

Question 5:
Rudolph’s nose shines brightly, but what if it were made of a precious metal with a warm, red hue? Which of these metals could match Rudolph’s glow?
A) Gold
B) Copper
C) Silver
D) Palladium

Question 6:
Which precious metal is traditionally associated with peace and purity and would make the perfect symbolic gift for Christmas?
A) Silver
B) Gold
C) Platinum
D) Rhodium

Question 7:
The Star of Bethlehem guided the Wise Men to baby Jesus. If the star were crafted from the most reflective precious metal, what would it be made of?
A) Silver
B) Gold
C) Platinum
D) Palladium

Question 8:
If Frosty the Snowman wanted to accessorize with some precious metals, which one would tarnish the least in the cold and wet conditions of winter?
A) Silver
B) Gold
C) Copper
D) Nickel

Question 9:
If you were giving out Christmas gifts of one-ounce silver bars to each of Santa’s reindeer (including Rudolph), how many bars would you need?
A) 8
B) 9
C) 12
D) 10

Question 10:
Some coin collectors believe that holding precious metals can bring luck and prosperity. Which of these famous festive coins is considered especially lucky to gift at Christmas?
A) A gold Britannia
B) A silver sixpence
C) A platinum eagle
D) A copper penny

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kerrislravenhill (73) yesterday

Without looking at the answers of everyone else...

A Gold
B 803
D Priceless because it Santa's
C 40 oz.
C silver for top shelf reflective performance properties
B Gold as it was a gift along with Myurr and Frankincense
B Gold tarnishes?
A Silver see Q 5. Answer
C 12 rumor has it that the sleigh carried a spare reindeer.
A Gold ,that was a given wasn't it?

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silversaver888 (79) yesterday

1. A, gold. Ebenezer Scrooge were to give each ghost a precious metal gift, "gold" would be the most suitable and recognizable choice. Gold symbolizes wealth, value, and purity, which aligns with the transformation and realization that Scrooge undergoes by the end of the story—becoming as good as gold in his generosity and spirit.
2. Great question! To calculate the value of a 1-kilogram silver bell at today's silver price of approximately £25/oz, we need to convert the weight from kilograms to troy ounces (since precious metals are usually traded in troy ounces).
1 kilogram = 32.1507 troy ounces2.
So, if the price of silver is £25 per troy ounce: 32.1507 oz * £25/oz = £803.77.
Therefore, a 1-kilogram silver bell would be worth approximately £803.77 at today's silver price.
"Silver Bells" has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it? 🎵🔔😊
3. Let's calculate the value of Santa's new golden sleigh! To convert 150 kilograms to troy ounces, we use:
1 kilogram = 32.1507 troy ounces.
So, 150 kilograms = 150 * 32.1507 = 4,822.605 troy ounces.
Now, with gold priced at £2,000 per troy ounce: 4,822.605 oz * £2,000/oz = £9,645,210.
Santa's new golden sleigh would be worth approximately £9,645,210! 🚀✨
It's safe to say Santa would be riding in style with that kind of sleigh! 🎅💰
4. Let's break down the cumulative total for "five golden rings" throughout the 12 Days of Christmas. The song repeats and accumulates, meaning each day adds up previous days' gifts. To avoid a long explanation, I'll give you the quick answer:
"Five golden rings" are given once a day from Day 5 to Day 12.
That's 8 days of 5 rings each.
Total number of rings: 8 days * 5 rings/day = 40 rings.
So, if each ring weighs one troy ounce of gold at today's rate:
40 rings * 1 oz/ring = 40 ounces.
Therefore, by the end of the 12th day, a total of 40 troy ounces of gold is gifted. At £2,000 per troy ounce, the value is £80,000.
Golden days, indeed! 🎶✨