Money (I)
Primary 11M2
Money (I)
Learn all about Hong Kong coins and money!
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Understanding Hong Kong Coins
Hong Kong uses a range of coins in different denominations, colors, sizes, and designs.
In this lesson, we'll learn how to:
- Recognize different Hong Kong coins by appearance
- Understand the value of each coin
- Read price tags up to 10 dollars
- Use coins in everyday situations
Hong Kong Coins
Understanding Coin Values
| Coin | Value | Examples of what you can buy |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | Ten dollars | A sandwich or small snack |
| $5 | Five dollars | A bottle of water |
| $2 | Two dollars | A small candy |
| $1 | One dollar | A simple sticker |
| 50¢ | Fifty cents (half a dollar) | Part of the cost for a small item |
| 20¢ | Twenty cents (one-fifth of a dollar) | Part of the cost for a small item |
| 10¢ | Ten cents (one-tenth of a dollar) | Part of the cost for a small item |
Practice Games
Test your knowledge of Hong Kong coins with these fun interactive games!
Helpful Tips
- Hong Kong coins have different sizes - the more valuable the coin, the larger it is.
- Different colors help us recognize coins quickly - silver for $1-$5 and bronze for smaller values.
- The $10 coin is special with two different colors (bimetallic).
- When reading price tags, the dollar sign ($) comes before the number: $5.50
My Coin Collection
Click on coins above to learn more about them!
Interactive coin games will be available soon.