Discussion Questions
1. What was the main point of the BtN story?
2. Where are Australian coins made?
3. The Mint can make up to _______________ coins a day.
4. In what year did Australia change from pounds, shillings and pence to dollars and cents?
5. When were 1c and 2c coins phased out?
6. How much does the 5c coin cost to make?
7. What are some disadvantages of phasing out 5c coins?
8. What are the advantages?
9. Do you think 5c coins are still useful? Explain your answer.
10. What was surprising about this story?
2. Where are Australian coins made?
3. The Mint can make up to _______________ coins a day.
4. In what year did Australia change from pounds, shillings and pence to dollars and cents?
5. When were 1c and 2c coins phased out?
6. How much does the 5c coin cost to make?
7. What are some disadvantages of phasing out 5c coins?
8. What are the advantages?
9. Do you think 5c coins are still useful? Explain your answer.
10. What was surprising about this story?