How to Make Coin Rubbings

Make coin rubbings as a way to collect foreign currency.

Coin rubbings allow you to collect foreign currency without carrying a heavy pocketful of change home from vacation. They also make educational craft projects for children who are just learning to count money. Entertain kids on a rainy day and challenge their minds by giving them a variety of coins and asking them to create a rubbing of the coins that add up to certain dollar amounts. Kids enjoy watching the image of the coin appear on blank white paper.

Things You'll Need

• White paper
• Crayons
• Coins

Instructions

1. Lay a coin on a flat surface.

2. Cover the coin with a sheet of white paper.

3. Rub a crayon horizontally, with medium pressure, over the section of paper that is on top of the coin until the image of the coin appears.

4. Lift the paper and turn the coin over, or place a different coin on the flat surface.

5. Repeat Steps 1-3 to create a rubbing of the back side of the coin or the new coin.

References

• Crafts and Art for Children: Coin Activities
• Nick Jr.: Create Your Own Coin Rubbings!
• U.S. Mint: Fun with Coins

Resources

• Twelve Simple, No-Fuss Craft Ideas