Printable coin worksheets
Count the coins. A new sheet every time.
Pick the coins, how high the totals go and how many problems you want. Print it, or save it as a PDF. Every worksheet comes with an answer key, and the link reopens exactly the same sheet.
To save as a PDF, choose "Save as PDF" in the print window. The coins are simple drawings of US coins. Nothing is stored or sent.
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How to teach coin counting
Counting money is counting in more than one size at once. Children who stall are usually trying to hold several steps in their head. The order of the steps below matters more than speed.
| Step | Practice | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Know each coin and its value | Penny 1, nickel 5, dime 10, quarter 25 |
| 2 | Count one kind of coin | Four dimes: 10, 20, 30, 40 |
| 3 | Two kinds, biggest first | Quarter, dime, dime: 25, 35, 45 |
| 4 | Switch counting steps mid-count | Dime, dime, nickel, penny: 10, 20, 25, 26 |
| 5 | Mixed up, then sort first | Sort into piles by kind, then count biggest to smallest |
Choosing settings
- Just starting: pennies and dimes, totals up to 30¢, biggest first.
- Building confidence: add nickels, totals up to 60¢.
- All four coins: totals up to $1, biggest first, then mixed up.
- Challenge: add half dollars, totals up to $2, mixed up.
Skip counting helps
Fives and tens are the backbone of coin counting. A child who can count by 5s and 10s fluently, and who knows the 25s run of 25, 50, 75, 100, will find coin sums much easier. The multiples chart on this site is good for that practice.
Take it off the page
Once a child can count printed coins, move to real ones. A small jar of mixed change and a pretend shop with price tags in cents is the best practice there is. Let them pay, and let them work out the change.
These worksheets use US coins and values. The coin drawings are simple illustrations, not the real coin designs.
Questions people ask
How do I teach a child to count coins?
Start with one kind of coin and count by its value, then combine two kinds with the biggest coin first. Move to mixed coins once skip counting by 5s and 10s is easy.
How many cents are in each US coin?
A penny is 1 cent, a nickel 5, a dime 10, a quarter 25 and a half dollar 50.
Is the worksheet free to print?
Yes. Make as many as you like and print them for home or class. Each comes with an answer key.
Can I get the same worksheet again?
Yes. Use Copy link to this sheet. Opening the link reproduces the same coins in the same order.
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