Support your students in developing fluency with money concepts using our Equivalent Money Posters! This practical and engaging set of posters helps students recognise and construct different combinations of Australian coins and notes to represent specific monetary values.

Designed as a clear and accessible classroom visual aid, the posters encourage flexible thinking about money and promote understanding of equivalence. Students will explore how a single amount can be represented in multiple ways, building their confidence in counting, combining, and exchanging coins and notes. These skills are essential for developing strong mental maths strategies and real-world financial literacy.

Equivalent Money Posters is an ideal resource to support your whole-class money lessons, maths rotations, and independent problem-solving activities. Whether displayed on a wall, used as part of a flipbook, or provided as individual student scaffolds, these posters offer a versatile and meaningful way to strengthen money awareness and fluency.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and construct equivalent money amounts using Australian coins and notes
• ✅ Understand flexible ways to represent the same monetary value
• ✅ Build fluency in counting and combining coins and notes
• ✅ Strengthen mental maths strategies related to money
• ✅ Apply understanding of equivalence to real-world financial contexts

What’s Included:

• Seven A4 posters featuring equivalent money combinations
• Posters cover the following amounts:
  • $1
  • $2
  • $5
  • $10
  • $20
  • $50
  • $100
• Multiple representations of each amount using a variety of coin and note combinations

Materials Needed:

• Printed Equivalent Money Posters (preferably on thick card)
• Laminator (optional) for durability and reuse
• Display materials (Blu-tack, pins, poster strips) for wall mounting
• Optional: ring clips to create a mini flipbook version

How to Use:

1. Print the posters in A4 size for display, or reduce to A5 for individual use.
2. Introduce or review the concept of equivalent money amounts with your class.
3. Use the posters as visual references during whole-class discussions about money.
4. Encourage students to explore and compare the different ways each amount can be represented.
5. Provide individual or small group copies of the posters for reference during money-based tasks and problem-solving activities.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Display in your maths area to support ongoing learning about money equivalence.
• 💡 Use as reference material during dedicated money units or financial literacy lessons.
• 💡 Include in a maths rotation or learning centre for students to explore combinations independently.
• 💡 Provide as scaffolding for students who need additional support when working with money-based tasks.
• 💡 Use mini versions during real-world role-play activities such as a class shop or market day.

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print the posters on thick card and laminate for long-term use.
• 💛 Reduce to A5 size and bind with a ring clip to create a handy reference flipbook for students.
• 💛 Encourage students to create their own equivalent combinations for display alongside the posters.
• 💛 Pair with real or play coins and notes to provide kinaesthetic learning opportunities.

Equivalent Money Posters provide a clear, practical, and versatile visual tool to support students in recognising and constructing equivalent money amounts using Australian coins and notes. An essential addition to any classroom exploring money concepts and financial literacy!