Understanding Money

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There are different kinds of money in the United States worth different amounts.

Coins are made of metal and are available in one cent, five cents, ten cents, twenty-five cents, half dollars and one dollar. Here is what they look like.

Penny

Nickel

Dime

Quarter

Half-Dollar

Dollar

Paper money is called dollar bills. Each dollar bill has a picture of a famous American and says the amount its worth right on it. Here are a few examples:

One Dollar
1 Dollar Bill