A coin is a small flat piece of metal used as money.

The value of something is how much it is worth in money or other things for which it can be exchanged.

A penny is a small British coin and unit of money. There are 100 pence in one pound.

How much money have I got?

Financial education

Which coins have I got?

Is my money safe?

What happens when I spend money?

Do I need that or do I want that?

Should I spend or save?

In the previous unit, pupils have had the opportunity to explore the value of different coins and use strategies to calculate the value of a set of coins up to 20 p. In this unit they will apply this learning in new contexts and consider what the value of money means.

In this unit we learn to recognise money, understand spending, saving, and making simple financial choices.

An introduction to money

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

How many 2 p coins have a value of ten pence or 10 p?

Who has more money. Laura (top) or Jun (bottom)?

Which of these coins has the smallest value?

True or false. Bigger coins are worth the most.

Starter Quiz