Detailed Explanation of Counting All Coins 🪙✨

When you count all coins, you need to know the different UK coin denominations and how much each one is worth. In Year 2, you learn to recognize coins like the 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, and £2. Each coin has a different size and look, so it is important to know which coin is which.

Recognising Different UK Coin Denominations 🏅

  • The 1p coin is copper and round.
  • The 2p coin is bigger and also copper.
  • The 5p coin is small and silver.
  • The 10p coin is bigger and silver.
  • The 20p coin has seven sides.
  • The 50p coin is bigger with seven sides.
  • The £1 coin is round and gold.
  • The £2 coin has two colours: gold on the outside and silver on the inside.

Adding Their Values ➕

To count all coins, add the value of each coin together. For example, if you have a 10p coin and a 5p coin, you add 10p + 5p = 15p.

Example: Count All Coins 🎲

Imagine you have these coins:

  • One 20p coin
  • One 10p coin
  • Two 1p coins

First, add the 20p and 10p coins: 20p + 10p = 30p
Then, add the two 1p coins: 1p + 1p = 2p
Now, add 30p + 2p = 32p

So, the total amount is 32p.

Using Coin Counting to Solve Addition Problems 💡

You can use counting coins to solve simple addition problems. For example:

If you have a 5p coin and a 2p coin, how much money do you have?

Add 5p + 2p = 7p.
So, you have 7p.

Counting all coins helps you understand money and do fun maths problems. Always remember to start with the biggest coin and add smaller ones step by step. This clear way of counting makes solving coin problems easy and fun! 🎉

20 Examination-Style Questions with Answers on Counting Coins for Year 2 📝

Count All Coins: Year 2 Maths Questions 🧮

Here are 20 exam-style questions on counting coins and adding their values, perfect for Year 2 students learning to count coins and add money.

Questions ❓

  1. What value is this coin? (Show a 10p coin)
  2. How much money is this? (Show one 5p coin and one 2p coin)
  3. Add these coins: 1p + 1p + 2p = ?
  4. If you have a 20p coin and a 10p coin, how much money do you have in total?
  5. Which coin is worth more: 5p or 2p?
  6. How many pence are 3 coins of 1p each?
  7. Add these coins: 5p + 5p + 10p = ?
  8. You have a 50p coin and a 20p coin. What is the total value?
  9. Find the total: 1p + 2p + 2p + 5p = ?
  10. If you have two 10p coins and one 5p coin, how much money is that?
  11. You want to buy a toy costing 15p. You have a 10p coin and a 5p coin. Do you have enough money?
  12. Add these coins: 2p + 5p + 2p + 10p = ?
  13. How many 1p coins make 10p?
  14. If you have one 20p coin and two 1p coins, how much money do you have in total?
  15. Find the value: 10p + 10p + 5p + 1p = ?
  16. You see three coins: 5p, 2p, and 1p. What is their total?
  17. What coins add up to 7p? (Choose from 5p, 2p, and 1p coins)
  18. Add: 50p + 20p + 10p = ?
  19. If a chocolate bar costs 30p, and you have one 20p coin and one 10p coin, can you buy it?
  20. How much money is this? (Show two 2p coins and three 1p coins)

Answers ✔️

  1. 10p
  2. 7p (5p + 2p)
  3. 4p (1p + 1p + 2p)
  4. 30p (20p + 10p)
  5. 5p is worth more
  6. 3p (1p + 1p + 1p)
  7. 20p (5p + 5p + 10p)
  8. 70p (50p + 20p)
  9. 10p (1p + 2p + 2p + 5p)
  10. 25p (10p + 10p + 5p)
  11. Yes, you have exactly 15p (10p + 5p)
  12. 19p (2p + 5p + 2p + 10p)
  13. 10 coins of 1p
  14. 22p (20p + 1p + 1p)
  15. 26p (10p + 10p + 5p + 1p)
  16. 8p (5p + 2p + 1p)
  17. 7p can be 5p + 2p or 2p + 2p + 2p + 1p
  18. 80p (50p + 20p + 10p)
  19. Yes, you can buy it, you have 30p total (20p + 10p)
  20. 7p (2p + 2p + 1p + 1p + 1p)

These questions help Year 2 students practise counting coins carefully, adding coin values, and solving simple money problems. Encourage counting penny by penny or grouping coins to find totals easily! 🎯