Maths · Grades 1–2
Free counting money worksheets (US coins)
Free printable counting money worksheets with US coins for grade 1 and grade 2: pennies and nickels, dimes and pennies, then mixed coins to 50 cents and to one dollar. Plus quarters and dimes, and money word problems to one dollar.
Counting pennies and nickels
Count groups of pennies and nickels up to 30 cents and write the total. Free printable PDF.
Counting dimes and pennies
Count groups of dimes and pennies up to 50 cents; a first look at tens and ones with money. Free printable PDF.
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Counting mixed coins to 50 cents
Pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters in groups worth up to 50 cents. Free printable PDF.
Counting mixed coins to one dollar
Larger groups of mixed coins worth up to 99 cents for second grade. Free printable PDF.
Counting quarters and dimes
Count groups of quarters and dimes worth up to 99 cents: count on by 25s, then by 10s. Answer key included. Free printable PDF.
Money word problems: how much, and how much more to $1
Eight word problems with the coins pictured: count the total, then find how many more cents make one dollar. Answer key on page 2. Free printable PDF.
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Counting coins is skip counting with a purpose. A child who can count by 1s, 5s, 10s and 25s can find the value of any handful of change, and these six worksheets build that skill in the order most classrooms use: pennies and nickels first, then dimes, then all four coins together. Each row shows a small group of coins, largest first, with a box to write the total in cents.
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- Counting quarters and dimes. Groups of quarters and dimes worth up to 99 cents: count on by 25s, then by 10s. Answer key included.
- Money word problems. Eight problems with the coins pictured: how much money, and how many more cents make one dollar. Answer key on page 2.
What Students Will Practice
- Recognising pennies (1¢), nickels (5¢), dimes (10¢) and quarters (25¢) by size and label
- Starting with the largest coin and counting on by 5s, 10s and 25s
- Switching between counts in one row (25, 35, 45, 50, 51)
- Writing totals in cents with the ¢ sign
- Working up to totals just under one dollar
These sheets support Common Core 2.MD.C.8 (solve problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies using the ¢ symbol) and the first-grade practice of identifying coins and their values.
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How to Use These Worksheets
Print at 100% on A4 or US Letter paper. If you have real coins, match them to the pictures before starting; the coins on the page are labelled with their values so children can work independently.
- Sheet one: pennies and nickels. Count the nickels by 5s first, then add the pennies one at a time. Totals stay under 30¢.
- Sheet two: dimes and pennies. Count dimes by 10s, then pennies. Point out that this is tens and ones, exactly like place value: 3 dimes and 4 pennies is 34¢.
- Sheet three: mixed coins to 50¢. Quarters arrive. Start at 25, then add dimes by 10s, nickels by 5s, pennies by 1s. Coins are already sorted largest first in each row.
- Sheet four: mixed coins to 99¢. Longer rows and bigger totals for second grade. Encourage children to say each running total out loud.
- Use the key. Each sheet has a small key at the top showing each coin and its value. Fold it under once your child no longer needs it.
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Counting every coin as 1: The most common early error. Practise saying “five, ten, fifteen” while touching each nickel.
- Thinking the bigger coin is worth more: A dime is smaller than a nickel but worth twice as much. The labels on these coins help; with real coins, this needs repeating often.
- Losing the count when the coin type changes: Suggest a tiny pause and a finger on the last coin before switching from 10s to 5s.
- Forgetting the ¢ sign: Not a maths error, but worth modelling: 34¢, not 34.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grade are these counting money worksheets for?
Sheets one and two (two coin types, totals to 50¢) suit first grade. Sheets three and four (all four coins, totals to 99¢) suit second grade, which is when the Common Core money standard is taught.
Why are the coins sorted largest first?
Counting on from the largest coin is the standard classroom method: start at 25 for a quarter, then add dimes, nickels and pennies. Sorting first avoids having to switch back and forth between counts.
Are these US coins only?
Yes. The coins are labelled 1¢, 5¢, 10¢ and 25¢ so they are readable anywhere, but the set matches US pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.
Do the worksheets include answers?
Every row is a straightforward sum of the labelled coins, so it can be checked quickly by counting on. No separate key is needed.
What comes after counting coins?
Making a given amount with the fewest coins, making change from a dollar, and adding dollars and cents. Word problems with money follow in second and third grade.
Related Money and Counting Practice
Coin counting relies on the skip counting worksheets (2s, 5s and 10s) and pairs well with the 5 times table worksheets. For the tens-and-ones idea behind dimes and pennies see the hundreds chart printables. Older children can move on to the money management worksheets.
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