Year 1
Financial Literacy
Recognising Coins
Learn about the different coins we use! Find out what they look like and what makes each one special.
Australian Coins
Australia has 6 coins! Some are silver and some are gold.
5c
5 cents
10c
10 cents
20c
20 cents
50c
50 cents
$1
1 dollar
$2
2 dollars
United States Coins
In the US, we use cents and dollars! Let's meet the main coins.
1¢
Penny
5¢
Nickel
10¢
Dime
25¢
Quarter
UK Coins
The United Kingdom uses pounds and pence!
1p
1 Penny
£1
1 Pound
£2
2 Pounds
Sorting Your Coins
You can tell coins apart by their size, colour, and shape.
Activity: Find some coins at home and try to put them in order from smallest to biggest!
Knowledge Check
Question 1
What colour is an Australian $2 coin?
Question 1
Which US coin is copper-coloured (brown)?