A two-pence coin is a unit of money used in the UK. It has the same value as two one-pence coins.

The value represented by two one-pence coins or one two-pence coins.

Where referring to money, value refers to how much something is worth.

Another name for the multiples of two, or the even numbers.

Find how many 2 p coins are needed to make a given value

Maths

In this unit pupils will use knowledge of the value of coins and calculate the total value of the coins in a set of 2p 5p 10p coins. In the future unit pupils will consolidate their recognition and knowledge about the value of different denominations of coins. They will solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and subtraction of money of the same unit.

In prior learning, pupils will have had opportunities to use manipulatives to organise counting including using everyday manipulatives, tens frames and through measures. In this unit pupils will use knowledge of the value of coins to calculate the total value of the coins in a set of 2p 5p and 10p coins.

Unitising and coin recognition - value of a set of coins

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Which item can be bought using only 2 p coins?

Each child has a set of 2 p coins. Which child can afford to buy the lolly?

True or false: eight 2 p coins would be needed to buy the drink?

How many 2 p coins would be needed to pay for the balloon and the hat?

Jun does not have enough money to buy the cake which costs 18p. How many more coins does he need?

Here is a set of 2 p coins. What is their total value?

Which set of coins could be used to make 12 p?

Jun has a set of seven 2 p coins. What is their total value? 

Starting with the lowest value, order the sets of coins according to their total value.

 Sofia counts backwards to check the value of the two-spot tokens shown. Which of the following will she say?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Find how many 2 p coins are needed to make a given value

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.