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U.s. Department of the Treasury: New Money
Every seven to ten years, the United States redesigns and improves the security features of its currency. At the New Money website, learn about the newest redesigned banknotes. Find animated tutorials, interactive quizzes, and a full...
US Mint
United States Mint: Coin Collecting Basics
Learn the ins and outs of coin collecting from the United States Mint. Have access to every American coin ever made here.
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U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Lincoln Cent (Penny)
Find out the history of the Lincoln cent, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Return to Monticello Nickel
Find out the history of the Monticello Nickel, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Roosevelt Dime
Find out the history of the Roosevelt Dime, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Half Dollar
Find out the history of the half dollar coin, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Five Cent Coin (Nickel)
Read the complete history of the current circulating nickel. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
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U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: One Cent Coin (Penny)
Read the complete history of the current circulating Lincoln penny. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
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U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Ten Cent Coin (Dime)
Read the complete history of the current circulating dime. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
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U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Fifty Cent Coin (Half Dollar)
Read the complete history of the current circulating half-dollar. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Mint Your Own Coin
The information on coins tells us a lot about the national identity of the country where it was made. Learn about the language and symbolic content of coins by creating one of your own that communicates something about your personal...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins
Read the complete history of current circulating coins. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of these coins.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How to Spot a Counterfeit Bill
Authentic dollar bills are equipped with many security features to make them difficult to forge. But that doesn't stop counterfeiters from trying to fool people with fakes. Luckily, anyone can help catch a counterfeit; all you need are a...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Quarter
Find out the history of the Quarter, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
US Mint
United States Mint: 2005 Westward Journey Nickel Series Designs
To commemorate the bicentennials of the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark expedition, the U.S. Mint modified the nickel to reflect these national milestones. This page has images of the 2005 obverse design of President Jefferson...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: What Shape Is Money? Money Doesn't Have to Be Round or Rectangular
Pigs, rice, nuts, teeth, eggs, feathers - these are all types of currency! This lesson plan discusses different types of objects that can be used as currency and students will decide what qualities make an effective currency. Included...
US Mint
U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Twenty Five Cent Coin (Quarter)
Read the complete history of the current circulating quarter. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: A Pocketful of Gold?
Learn more about the Susan B. Anthony silver dollar, the Sacagawea coin, and other coins through this resource.
Read Works
Read Works: Coins!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about coins made in the U. S. Mint. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Money Matters
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about paper money as it cycles through the economy. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Read Works: Time for Change
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about $1 coins featuring different Presidents being minted in 2007. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Making Cents
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text explaining how coins are minted. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Mathematics Lessons: Counting on Coins
This lesson plan for coin identification is aimed at Kindergarten and First Grade. Lots of activities, suggestions and other resources are also available.
Practical Money Skills
Practical Money Skills: Peter Pig's Money Counter
Interactive learning game in which students gain practical skills in financial literacy by learning how to identify and count coins. Students choose one of three levels of difficulty.