Identify Coins - Worksheet 8 - 1st Grade

Hard

Learn to identify penny, nickel, dime, and quarter (Hard)

18 problems · 10-15 minutes · Skills: money, coin recognition

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 18 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing identify coins. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

Recognizing coins and their values is a practical life skill that connects math to everyday transactions and decision-making.

  • Identify penny, nickel, dime, and quarter
  • Know the value of each coin
  • Compare the values of different coins
  • Identify coins by size, color, and image on each side
  • Determine which combination of coins equals a target value

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: Which is worth more: a nickel or a dime?
Solution Steps:
  1. A nickel is worth 5 cents.
  2. A dime is worth 10 cents.
  3. 10 > 5, so a dime is worth more.
Answer: dime
Tip: When comparing coins, think of their cent values, not their physical size.
1
A dime is worth ___ cents
2
Which is worth more: a dime or a quarter?
3
Which is worth more: a penny or a penny?
4
Which is worth more: a penny or a quarter?
5
A quarter is worth ___ cents
6
A dime is worth ___ cents
7
A penny is worth ___ cents
8
A dime is worth ___ cents
9
Which is worth more: a quarter or a nickel?
10
A dime is worth ___ cents
11
A quarter is worth ___ cents
12
A quarter is worth ___ cents
13
Which is worth more: a nickel or a nickel?
14
Which is worth more: a dime or a quarter?
15
Which is worth more: a quarter or a penny?
16
A quarter is worth ___ cents
17
Which is worth more: a penny or a nickel?
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Which is worth more: a nickel or a nickel?

Answer Key

1. 10 cents2. quarter3. penny4. quarter5. 25 cents6. 10 cents7. 1 cent8. 10 cents9. quarter10. 10 cents11. 25 cents12. 25 cents13. nickel14. quarter15. quarter16. 25 cents17. nickel18. nickel

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This worksheet focuses on money, coin recognition. It is designed for 1st Grade students and provides structured practice through varied problem types with a worked example to guide students before they begin.

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