How Many Coins Are in a Roll?
Standard US coin rolls hold a fixed number of coins: a roll of dimes is 50 ($5), quarters 40 ($10), nickels 40 ($2) and pennies 50 ($0.50). Use the table and calculator below to count coins, total face value, and — for pre-1965 silver rolls — the live silver melt value.
Standard US coin roll quantities
| Coin | Coins per roll | Face value |
|---|---|---|
| Penny | 50 | $0.50 |
| Nickel | 40 | $2.00 |
| Dime | 50 | $5.00 |
| Quarter | 40 | $10.00 |
| Half dollar | 20 | $10.00 |
| Dollar coin | 25 | $25.00 |
| Silver dollar (Morgan/Peace) | 20 | $20.00 |
🪙 Roll value calculator
Total coins
50
Face value
$5.00
Quick answers
- How many pennies are in a roll?
- A standard roll of pennies contains 50 coins, with a face value of $0.50.
- How many nickels are in a roll?
- A standard roll of nickels contains 40 coins, with a face value of $2.00.
- How many dimes are in a roll?
- A standard roll of dimes contains 50 coins, with a face value of $5.00.
- How many quarters are in a roll?
- A standard roll of quarters contains 40 coins, with a face value of $10.00.
- How many half dollars are in a roll?
- A standard roll of half dollars contains 20 coins, with a face value of $10.00.
- How many dollar coins are in a roll?
- A standard roll of dollar coins contains 25 coins, with a face value of $25.00.
Rolls of 1964-or-earlier dimes, quarters and half dollars are 90% silver and worth many times face value — tick the "silver" box in the calculator to see the live melt. Want to sell? Get a quote on the Sell to Us page, or explore the coin value guides.