Know the Coins

2 nickels make 1 dime

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About This Practice

There are four everyday US coins: the penny (1¢), nickel (5¢), dime (10¢) and quarter (25¢). Here is a fun secret: the dime is smaller than the penny, yet it is worth ten times as much! Tap to meet each coin, watch how they trade for equal values, then try the quiz.

Meet the four US coins: penny, nickel, dime and quarter. Tap each coin to see its value, watch equal trades like 5 pennies = 1 nickel, then take a quick quiz.

EasyEstimated Time: 8minUS coinspennynickeldimequartercoin values

How to Play

  1. Tap the four coins at the top to see what each one is worth.
  2. Watch the equal-values animation: 5 pennies appear one by one and trade for 1 nickel.
  3. Use ◀ ▶ to see other trades: 2 nickels for a dime, 4 quarters for 1 dollar.
  4. Play the quick quiz: read the question and tap the matching coin — a correct answer glows.
  5. Tap “New Question” until you know all four coins by heart.

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