Money

For grown-ups: this lesson in words

Years 1 and 2 · Maths

Money: I can count coins and work out change.

1. Here are our coins. Each coin has a value.

   1p up to 50p. The p means pence.

   £1 and £2. The £ sign means pounds.

   Picture: A 1p coin, a 2p coin, a 5p coin, a 10p coin, a 20p coin, a 50p coin, a £1 coin and a £2 coin.

2. These are notes. Notes are money too.

   £5, £10 and £20 notes.

   The £ sign means pounds here too.

   Picture: A £5 note, a £10 note and a £20 note.

3. Your turn: Which coin is 20p?

   Choose one:

   • 2p coin: A 2p coin.
   • 20p coin: A 20p coin.
   • 50p coin: A 50p coin.

   Answer

   The answer: 20p coin

   This is the 20p coin.

   Picture: A 20p coin.

Words to know

pence:

Money we write with p, like 5p.

pound:

Money we write with £, like £2.

note:

Money you can fold, like a £5 note.

value:

How much a coin or note is worth.

change:

The money you get back when you pay too much.