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Names and values of common coins

Learn coin names and values to become a smart shopper.

Lesson 5

Concept

Common U.S. coins: - penny = 1 cent - nickel = 5 cents - dime = 10 cents - quarter = 25 cents Quick ideas: - 10 pennies = 10 cents = 1 dime - 2 nickels = 10 cents = 1 dime - 5 nickels = 25 cents = 1 quarter

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Answer: 1. How many cents is 1 quarter? 2. How many nickels equal 1 dime? 3. How many pennies equal 1 nickel? 4. Which coin is worth more: dime or nickel? 5. Make 30 cents using two coin types.