Counting Coins — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct number on each line.
1. A penny is worth 1 cent.
A penny is worth 1 cent. It is the smallest coin value in U.S. currency.
2. A nickel is worth 5 cents.
A nickel is worth 5 cents.
3. A dime is worth 10 cents.
A dime is worth 10 cents.
4. A quarter is worth 25 cents.
A quarter is worth 25 cents.
5. 2 pennies = 2 cents.
Each penny is worth 1 cent, so 2 pennies = 2 x 1 = 2 cents.
6. 3 nickels = 15 cents.
Each nickel is worth 5 cents, so 3 nickels = 3 x 5 = 15 cents.
7. 2 dimes = 20 cents.
Each dime is worth 10 cents, so 2 dimes = 2 x 10 = 20 cents.
8. 5 pennies = 5 cents.
Each penny is worth 1 cent, so 5 pennies = 5 x 1 = 5 cents.
Part B: True or False?
Circle True or False for each statement.
1. A dime is worth more than a nickel.
True False
True. A dime is worth 10 cents and a nickel is worth 5 cents, so a dime is worth more.
2. A quarter is worth 5 cents.
True False
False. A quarter is worth 25 cents, not 5 cents.
3. Two nickels equal one dime.
True False
True. Two nickels = 2 x 5 = 10 cents, which is the same as one dime.
4. A penny is the smallest coin value.
True False
True. A penny is worth 1 cent, which is the smallest value among pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.
5. A nickel is worth more than a dime.
True False
False. A nickel is worth 5 cents and a dime is worth 10 cents, so a nickel is worth less than a dime.