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What's in a Dollar?

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An American dollar is a paper bill. How much is a dollar worth? See how these coins add up to make a dollar.

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These are quarters. There are four quarters in one dollar.

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These are dimes. There are 10 dimes in one dollar.

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These are nickels. There are 20 nickels in one dollar.

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These are pennies. There are 100 pennies in one dollar.