Coin identification
The first money worksheet most kids ever do. Match the coin to its name and value, then practice adding them up. Ages 4–8.
Know Your Coins
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Penny
1¢
Front: Lincoln
Look: Copper
Back: Union Shield
Nickel
5¢
Front: Jefferson
Look: Silver
Back: Monticello
Dime
10¢
Front: FDR
Look: Silver (small)
Back: Torch, olive branch, oak
Quarter
25¢
Front: Washington
Look: Silver (large)
Back: Eagle or state/park
Half dollar
50¢
Front: Kennedy
Look: Silver (biggest)
Back: Presidential seal
Dollar coin
$1
Front: Various
Look: Gold color
Back: Varies by year
Tape a real coin next to each name:
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Penny
1¢
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Nickel
5¢
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Dime
10¢
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Quarter
25¢
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Half dollar
50¢
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Dollar coin
$1
Practice: add them up
• 1 quarter + 2 dimes + 1 nickel = ______ ¢
• 3 quarters + 3 pennies = ______ ¢
• 2 dimes + 4 nickels = ______ ¢
• 1 half dollar + 1 quarter = ______ ¢
• 5 nickels + 2 dimes = ______ ¢
• 4 quarters = $______
Tip: Hand a kid a handful of real coins and ask them to sort and count. Physical coins teach what worksheets alone can't.
Answers: 45¢ • 78¢ • 40¢ • 75¢ • 45¢ • $1
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