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New Zealand Money Counting

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New Zealand Money Counting

New Zealand coins and notes illustration

💰 Part 1: Recognising New Zealand Money

1. Circle the correct value for each New Zealand coin:

Silver coin with kiwi:

10c

20c

50c

2. Which is worth more?

Two 50c coins

One $1 coin

They are equal

3. Put these in order from smallest to largest value:

$2 coin, 20c coin, $5 note, 50c coin

4. How much money is $3.70?

3 dollars and 7 cents

3 dollars and 70 cents

37 dollars

🧮 Part 2: Making Money Amounts

5. Show THREE different ways to make $3.70 using New Zealand coins and notes:

Way 1: ________________________________

Way 2: ________________________________

Way 3: ________________________________

6. Fill in the missing amounts:

$2 + $1 + _____ + 20c = $3.70

$1 + $1 + $1 + _____ + _____ = $3.70

7. Count the money and write the total:

Two $1 coins + Three 20c coins + One 10c coin = $______

8. Which combinations can make $2.30? Tick all that apply:

$2 + 20c + 10c

$1 + $1 + 30c

Four 50c coins + 30c

$2 + 10c + 10c + 10c

🛍️ Part 3: Real-Life Money Problems

9. Sarah wants to buy a pencil that costs $1.80. She has one $1 coin and four 20c coins. Does she have enough money? Show your working:
10. Tom has $5.00. He buys a drink for $2.50. How much change should he get back?

Change = $______

11. Explain in your own words what 70 cents means using place value:
12. Challenge: Find the most efficient way (using the fewest coins and notes) to make $4.60:

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