Which ancient people produced the first coins ever made in Britain?
A Life in the UK Test practice question on key people, events and dates in British history. Here is the correct answer, why each option is right or wrong, and the background you need to remember it.
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A
The people of the Stone Age
Stone Age people did not produce coins.
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B
The Anglo-saxons
The Anglo-Saxons came later; they did not mint the first British coins.
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C
The people of the Iron Age ✓ Correct
Iron Age people produced the first coins ever made in Britain.
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D
The Romans
The Romans invaded Britain but did not produce the first British coins; that was the Iron Age people.
The correct answer is C: The people of the Iron Age
Iron Age people produced the first coins ever made in Britain.
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