Recognising Coins
Let's become coin detectives. We will look closely at 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, and 20c coins to learn their size, colour, and what they are worth.
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Let's become coin detectives. We will look closely at 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, and 20c coins to learn their size, colour, and what they are worth.
Key Questions
- Identify a 10c coin from a group of coins.
- Explain the difference between a 1c coin and a 2c coin.
- Compare the size of a 5c coin and a 20c coin.
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