regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I just do not need these anymore, so I would like to hold a coin giveaway, history contest if anyone would like to join in. The first set of coins are from Canada. A 50c, 25c and 10c all Unc. They may proof. Take a look http://www.omnicoin.com/coin_view.aspx?id=911244 http://www.omnicoin.com/coin_view.aspx?id=911245 http://www.omnicoin.com/coin_view.aspx?id=911246 These will go to who ever can answer the question. This scond coin will go to who can ever answer the scond question. http://www.omnicoin.com/coin_view.aspx?id=911242 And the person that can answer the thrid question will win this coin http://www.omnicoin.com/coin_view.aspx?id=911243 If anyone would like to see how good their history is, let me know and I will give the questions for you to answer. Lets have about six people to start this going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Sounds interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I'm game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Ok, a few more and its a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 This is my 13yr old daughters idea. She comes to the office with me on the weekends and she like to read this fourm. She is quite the history buff. So I hope you guys do not mind her hanging around in the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Of course not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I like history. So I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Ok lets start, and if anyone wants to jump in so be it. My daughters first question is: who was the US Gen. and what famous words did he say, when the Germans asked him to surrender his troops and the bridge he was told to hold on to at all cost? This is for the coins from Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Ok lets start, and if anyone wants to jump in so be it. My daughters first question is: who was the US Gen. and what famous words did he say, when the Germans asked him to surrender his troops and the bridge he was told to hold on to at all cost? This is for the coins from Canada. Sorry, must have answer in one hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Brigadier General Anthony C McAuliffe - "Nuts" I think *shrugs*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 We have a winner. Send address so we can send coins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Burks is also a history buff. Question #2 : What US Gen. said I will not have a drink with any Russian SOB, but lets have a drink to being SOB's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiffibunny Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Patton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 We another winner. Send address so coins can be sent out. Patton is right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Now for the error coin. The last question is: What famous US (Major at the time WWII) piolt had said: show me a bum and I'll show you a hero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Pappy Boyington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regandon Posted May 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Pappy Boyington That be him. Those that won please lets us know were to send the coins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burks Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Those that won please lets us know were to send the coins. Roger that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted May 25, 2006 Report Share Posted May 25, 2006 Got back from a week long trip to SE Utah and found my package. I love the off struck dime. Your questions helped stretch the brain. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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