Coins & Notes!
Chapter 17: Money in Daily Life
Money helps us buy things we need and want! 🛒 Let's learn about coins and notes, count money, and make smart buying decisions!
Know Coins
Know Notes
Count Money
Buy Things
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Riya Goes Shopping!
Riya wants to buy a 🍦 ice cream for ₹15.
She opens her purse and counts her money. "Do I have enough?"
Milo watches. "Let's count together!" 🐕
Learning about money helps us make good choices!
Meet the Coins & Notes
Indian money we use every day
Tap each coin or note to learn about it!
₹1
₹2
₹5
₹10
₹10
NOTE
₹20
NOTE
₹50
NOTE
👆 Tap a coin or note to learn more!
💡 Notice: ₹10 can be a coin OR a note! Both have the same value.
Same Value, Different Ways
Different coins can equal the same amount!
₹5 can be made with:
₹5
=
₹1
₹1
₹1
₹1
₹1
₹10 can be made with:
₹10
=
₹5
₹5
or
₹10
=
₹2
₹2
₹2
₹2
₹2
"Different money can mean the same value! What matters is the total, not how many coins you have."
Counting Money
Add up coins and notes!
Count the money below. What is the total?
Count this money:
What is the total?
💡 Tip: Count the big values first, then add the small ones!
Is the Money Enough?
Can we afford to buy it?
Riya wants to buy something. Does she have enough money?
Ice Cream
₹15
Riya's Wallet:
Total: ₹12
Simple Buying Stories
Adding and subtracting money
Apple
₹5
Riya buys an apple for ₹5 and a banana for ₹3. How much does she spend in total?
Choosing How to Pay
Different ways to pay the same amount
There are many ways to pay! Which coins can you use?
Cookie
₹10
Which way gives exactly ₹10?
"Many different coin combinations can equal the same value. Choose what you have!"
Practice Zone
Identify, count, and decide!
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Chapter 17: Money — Coins & Notes
"Using Money in Daily Life"
Real-World Connections
Money is everywhere!
School Canteen
"I buy a samosa for ₹10 and juice for ₹5. That's ₹15!"
Shop Visits
"Mom gave me ₹20. The toy costs ₹15. Do I have enough?"
Saving Money
"I save ₹2 every day. In 5 days, I'll have ₹10!"
Gift Money
"Grandma gave me ₹50! I can buy many things!"
Understanding money helps you make smart choices — what to buy, what to save, and when to wait!
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Parent & Teacher Corner
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CBSE
Class 2 Mathematics
Chapter Reference
Money — Identify coins/notes; add and subtract amounts
Learning Outcomes
✓ Identifies Indian coins and notes up to ₹50
✓ Adds and subtracts money in simple situations
✓ Solves simple money word problems
✓ Understands equivalent coin combinations
Cambridge
Primary Stage 2
Framework Reference
Measurement M10, M11 — Use money; solve simple problems involving money
Learning Outcomes
✓ Recognises coins and notes of local currency
✓ Finds totals of coins and notes
✓ Solves problems involving buying and selling
ICSE
Class 2 Mathematics
Syllabus Reference
Money — Use coins and notes in simple transactions
Learning Outcomes
✓ Identifies coins (₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10) and notes (₹10, ₹20, ₹50)
✓ Counts money and finds totals
✓ Makes simple buying decisions
🪙 Why Change-Making Is Delayed
✓ Foundation first: Children need to confidently count and compare before calculating change.
✓ Real-world readiness: At this age, children typically receive exact money or don't handle change independently.
✓ Curriculum pacing: Change-making and paise are introduced in Class 3 across all boards.
⚠️ Common Money Mistakes
❌ Counting coins instead of value: "I have 5 coins!" — but what's the total value? Focus on value, not quantity.
❌ Confusing coin size with value: A bigger coin isn't always worth more. ₹2 coin is smaller than ₹1 coin!
❌ Forgetting equivalent values: Two ₹5 coins = one ₹10 coin. Practice equivalence often.
🏠 Home Money Games
🛒 Play shop: Set up a pretend shop with price tags. Let your child be the shopkeeper or buyer.
🪙 Coin sorting: Empty a coin jar and sort by denomination. Count each pile!
🐷 Piggy bank math: "You have ₹12. You want a toy for ₹20. How much more do you need?"
🧾 Real shopping: At a shop, show the child the total and let them help count the money.
💰 Saving goals: Set a small savings goal. Track progress: "You have ₹15. You need ₹25. How much more?"