Understanding Coin Values

Hello, class! Today we are going to learn about some coins you might see when you go shopping. These coins are 20p, 50p, £1, and £2. Let’s look at each one!

What is 20p?

The 20p coin is a small, round coin. It is worth twenty pence. You can buy a small toy or a sweet for 20p.

What is 50p?

The 50p coin is a bigger coin than the 20p. It is worth fifty pence. You can buy a comic book or a small game for 50p.

What is £1?

The £1 coin is worth one pound. It is often used to buy items that cost a little more, like a small book or a toy. Remember, there are 100 pence in £1!

What is £2?

The £2 coin is the biggest coin we will talk about today. It is worth two pounds. You can buy something nice, like a bigger toy or a game, for £2.

Key Rules

  1. Counting Coins: Always start from the smallest coin to the largest when counting. For example, if you have one 20p and one 50p, you can say 20p + 50p = 70p.
  2. Adding Up: You can add coins together to find out how much you have. For instance, if you have two 20p coins, that’s 20p + 20p = 40p.
  3. Understanding Value: Each coin has a different value. Remember that 50p is more than 20p.

Tips and Tricks

  • Visuals: Use real coins or pictures of coins to help you see their sizes and values.
  • Practice: Try to count coins every day. It can be fun to help at home when shopping!
  • Games: Play games that involve money to make learning fun. You can pretend to buy and sell items.

Questions

Easy Level Questions

  1. What is the value of a 20p coin?
  2. How many pence are in a £1 coin?
  3. What coin is worth 50p?
  4. If you have one £2 coin, how much money do you have?
  5. What is more, 20p or 50p?
  6. If you have two 20p coins, how much do you have altogether?
  7. Can you buy a sweet for 50p?
  8. What is the value of a £2 coin?
  9. If I give you a 50p coin, how much money do you have now?
  10. If you have one 20p coin and one £1 coin, how much do you have?

Medium Level Questions

  1. If you have three 20p coins, what is the total value?
  2. You have a £1 coin and a 50p coin. How much money do you have?
  3. What is the total value of two 50p coins?
  4. If you buy something for £1, how much money will you have left if you started with £2?
  5. If you have one £2 coin, how many 50p coins is that equal to?
  6. Can you buy a toy that costs £2 with a £1 coin?
  7. If I give you one 20p coin and you already have one 50p coin, how much do you have now?
  8. How many 20p coins do you need to make £1?
  9. You have two £1 coins and one 50p coin. What is your total amount?
  10. If a toy costs 70p, can you buy it with a £1 coin?

Hard Level Questions

  1. If you have five 20p coins, how much money do you have?
  2. You bought a game for £2. How much would you have left from a £5 note?
  3. If a book costs £1.50, how many 50p coins do you need to buy it?
  4. How many pence are there in three £2 coins?
  5. If you have two 50p coins and one £1 coin, how much do you have altogether?
  6. You found a 20p coin, a 50p coin, and a £1 coin. What is the total value?
  7. If a toy costs £2 and you pay with a £2 coin, how much change do you get?
  8. If you buy two toys for £1 each, how much do you spend in total?
  9. You have one £1 coin and two 20p coins. How much money do you have?
  10. If you have three £1 coins, how many pence do you have altogether?

Answers

Easy Level Answers

  1. A 20p coin is worth 20 pence. It is a small coin.
  2. There are 100 pence in a £1 coin. This means one pound equals 100 pence.
  3. The 50p coin is worth fifty pence. It is larger than the 20p coin.
  4. If you have one £2 coin, you have two pounds. This is a lot of money!
  5. 50p is more than 20p. So, 50p is greater.
  6. Two 20p coins make 40p. This is 20p + 20p.
  7. Yes, you can buy a sweet for 50p. This is a common price for sweets.
  8. The value of a £2 coin is two pounds. This is equal to 200 pence.
  9. If you receive a 50p coin, you now have 50p. This is added to your current money.
  10. You have 20p + 100p = 120p. This is £1.20.

Medium Level Answers

  1. Three 20p coins equal 60p. This is because 20p + 20p + 20p = 60p.
  2. A £1 coin and a 50p coin equal 150p. This is because £1 is 100p and 50p is added.
  3. Two 50p coins make £1. This is equal to 100p.
  4. From £2, if you spend £1, you will have £1 left. This is the same as 100p.
  5. One £2 coin equals four 50p coins. This is because 2 x 50p = £2.
  6. No, you cannot buy a toy for £2 with a £1 coin. You need more money.
  7. You now have 70p. This is 20p + 50p.
  8. You spend £2 for two toys. This is £1 each.
  9. You have £1 (100p) and two 20p coins, which is 40p. Together, that makes 140p.
  10. Yes, you can buy it with a £1 coin. You will have 30p left.

Hard Level Answers

  1. Five 20p coins make £1. This is 20p x 5 = 100p.
  2. After spending £2 from a £5 note, you will have £3 left. This is £5 – £2.
  3. You need three 50p coins to buy a book for £1.50. This is because 50p x 3 = £1.50.
  4. Three £2 coins equal 600p. This is 3 x 200p.
  5. You have 50p + 100p = 150p. This is one £1 coin and two 50p coins.
  6. The total value is 20p + 50p + 100p = 170p. This is £1.70.
  7. If you buy a toy for £2 and pay with a £2 coin, you get no change. This means you receive £0 back.
  8. You spend £2 in total for two £1 toys. This is £1 each.
  9. You have 20p + 100p = 120p. This is £1.20 altogether.
  10. You have 300p from three £1 coins. This is equal to £3.

Happy learning, everyone! Remember to practice counting with coins at home.