Australian coins and notes quiz for kids

All 10 questions and answers

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1. Which coin is gold-coloured and smaller than the $1 coin?
   • 20c
   • $2
   • 10c
   • 50c
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   $2. The $2 coin is smaller but worth more.

2. How many sides does the 50c coin have?
   • 10
   • 12
   • Round, with no sides
   • 8
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   12. The 50-cent coin is a dodecagon.

3. Which of these is NOT an Australian coin today?
   • 1c
   • 20c
   • $2
   • 5c
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   1c. 1c and 2c coins were withdrawn in 1992.

4. How many 20c coins make $1?
   • 4
   • 20
   • 5
   • 10
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   5. 5 × 20c = 100c = $1.

5. What colour is the $100 note?
   • Pink
   • Blue
   • Red
   • Green
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   Green. The $5 is mauve, the $10 blue, the $20 red and the $50 yellow.

6. What colour is the $10 note?
   • Blue
   • Purple
   • Green
   • Yellow
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   Blue. The $10 note is blue.

7. Australian notes are made from…
   • Cotton
   • Paper
   • Polymer (a type of plastic)
   • Aluminium
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   Polymer (a type of plastic). Polymer notes last longer and are hard to forge.

8. You have $2 and spend 75c. How much is left?
   • $1.75
   • $1.25
   • $0.25
   • $1.35
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   $1.25. 200c − 75c = 125c = $1.25.

9. What is 3 × 50c?
   • $1.15
   • $1.00
   • $2.50
   • $1.50
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   $1.50. 50 + 50 + 50 = 150 cents.

10. Which is worth the most: three $1 coins, a $5 note, or two $2 coins?
    • They are all equal
    • Two $2 coins
    • The $5 note
    • Three $1 coins
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    The $5 note. $5 is more than $3 or $4.