This discussion is about the coins and notes that are used in India. This concept will help them to identify the Indian coins, Indian rupees and the numbers in notes. It will help them to realise the value of the Indian currency.
Also, the students will learn to
Each concept is explained to class 1 maths students with examples and illustrations, and a concept map is given at the end to summarise the idea. At the end of the page, two printable Indian Currency worksheets with solutions are attached for students to practice. Download the worksheets and assess your knowledge.
What Is the Currency for Money?
Indian Currency
Indian Coins
Notes in use:
Indian Currency:
Head – The side of the coin which has a symbol of the country/ the head of king or queen or any prominent person of the country is known as the head of the coin.
In India, the head side of the coin mostly has a pillar of Ashoka - looking three lions on the top and at the bottom bull on the left side of the Ashoka chakra and a horse on the right side of the Ashok chakra.
Tail – The opposite side of the head is known as the tail of the coin.
In India, the tail side of the coin mostly has the denomination of the coin on it.
Picture of Monument on the Reverse of the Notes-
There are some coins and notes that are not in use.
Uses of Indian Currency:
Example:
If we buy one pencil for ₹3, then the price or cost of that pencil is ₹3.
Example:
If we have three coins of 1-rupee, it makes a total 3-rupees amount.
1+1+1=3
Different combinations make different amounts of money.