Introduce money concepts with confidence using our Australian Money Information Posters - Hero Kids. This bright and practical set features every Australian coin and note, with clear information about each including colour, shape, and images or motifs. Perfect for building financial awareness, these posters provide visual support for students learning to recognise, describe, and compare currency.

Designed to be displayed during a money unit or as part of your classroom set up, the posters serve as ongoing visual references that support independent learning. Their simple, consistent layout makes them easy for students to use when identifying coins and notes, practising correct vocabulary, and developing an understanding of value. They also encourage discussion and comparison, supporting curriculum outcomes in mathematics and financial literacy.

This resource is available in an editable version, in our basic fun font, and in all Australian state fonts. Whether you are creating a feature maths wall or adding to your everyday environmental print, these posters are designed to be flexible, engaging, and long lasting. Laminate for durability and enjoy year after year.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise Australian coins and notes by shape, colour, and images
• ✅ Develop vocabulary to describe features of currency
• ✅ Compare and order denominations to support number sense
• ✅ Strengthen connections between visuals and values
• ✅ Apply money recognition skills in real world contexts

What’s Included:

• Individual posters for each Australian coin and note
• Information on colour, shape, and images/motifs
• Editable version for customisation
• Available in basic fun font and all Australian state fonts
• High quality visuals for classroom display

Materials Needed:

• Printed posters (A4 or enlarged to A3)
• Laminator and pouches for durability
• Display board, wall space, or hanging clips
• Plastic coins and notes for hands on practice alongside posters
• Storage folder to keep sets organised when not in use

How to Use:

1. Print in your preferred font option and laminate for reuse.
2. Display posters on a maths wall, whiteboard, or dedicated financial literacy corner.
3. Refer to the posters during lessons on coin recognition, adding money, and making change.
4. Encourage students to use the posters as a self help reference during tasks.
5. Rotate posters or highlight focus denominations as new coins and notes are introduced.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as anchor charts to support explicit teaching of money units.
• 💡 Run matching games where students connect play money to the correct poster.
• 💡 Create a gallery walk for students to explore and describe currency features.
• 💡 Pair posters with maths games that involve counting totals or making change.
• 💡 Provide small laminated versions for individual student reference books.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print in A3 for high visibility during whole class lessons.
• 💛 Colour code backgrounds or borders to differentiate between coins and notes.
• 💛 Keep an editable version handy to adapt for different groups or learning focuses.
• 💛 Store laminated sets flat in labelled folders for quick access.
• 💛 Use posters alongside play shop role play areas to enhance real world connections.

Australian Money Information Posters - Hero Kids are a vibrant, curriculum aligned display resource that supports financial literacy while brightening your classroom environment. Check out the rest of our ‘Hero Kids’ décor range.