Canada coin values chart
These coins are denominated in Canadian dollar (CAD). A coin's value tells how much of the local currency it represents; size and colour are clues, but they do not always increase with value.
Twenty nickels make one Canadian dollar.
Ten dimes make one Canadian dollar.
Four quarters make one Canadian dollar.
Two 50-cent coins make one Canadian dollar.
The loonie represents one complete Canadian dollar.
The toonie represents two Canadian dollars.
Recognize and count the coins
Connect each coin's name, printed value, shape, colour, and relative size. Then practise the value sequence 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 200 until the denominations feel familiar.
- Nickels count by fives.
- Dimes count by tens.
- Quarters count in steps of 25 cents.
- Loonies and toonies make whole-dollar counting quick.
Canada stopped producing pennies for circulation, so cash totals may be rounded to the nearest five cents.
Different ways to build $1.00
One Canadian dollar unit equals 100 cents. Different coin groups can represent the same total.
Name each coin, state its value, and build one matching total. Then continue with the step-by-step counting guide or download the regional practice pack.