A small coin
This coin is worth 1 penny.
1p
The coin shows 1p, so its value is 1 penny.
Year 1
Recognise and know the value of different coins and notes
Recognise familiar coins and notes and know the value written on each one.
Lesson overview
Measurement
Money has a value. We can look carefully at a coin or note and read the number and symbol to know how much it is worth. In Year 1, we start by recognising familiar coins and notes and matching each one to its value.
A silver coin
This coin is worth 10 pence.
10p
The coin shows 10p, so its value is 10 pence.
A pound coin
This coin is worth 1 pound.
£1
The pound sign means pounds. This coin is worth 1 pound.
A note
This note is worth 5 pounds.
£5
Notes can also show their value clearly. This one is worth 5 pounds.
Worked example
Which money card shows one pound?
20p
£1
£5
- Look at the value written on each coin or note.
- Find the one with the pound sign and the number 1.
- 20p is pence, not pounds.
- £1 is one pound, so that is the correct answer.
Answer: £1
Try it
Look carefully at the money and choose the correct value.
Question 1
Which coin is worth 2 pence?
1p
2p
5p
Question 2
Which coin is worth 10 pence?
5p
10p
20p
Question 3
Which money card shows one pound?
50p
£1
£2
Question 4
Which note is worth 5 pounds?
£5
£10
£1
Question 5
Which is worth more?
20p
£2
Common mistakes
These reminders help when reading money values.
- Mixing up pence and pounds because the symbols look different.
- Choosing a coin by colour or size instead of reading the value.
- Thinking a note is always worth more without checking the number on it.
Related topics
These connect closely to recognising money and value.
- Measure and begin to record lengths, heights, mass, weight, capacity, volume and time.
- Add and subtract one-digit and two-digit numbers to 20, including zero.