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The Coin-u-lator uses realistic coin buttons (penny, nickel, dime, and quarter) and a dollar bill button instead of the standard numbers on a regular calculator. Students learn to count money, the values of different coins, and how to determine how much money is needed to make a purchase. A switch changes the math activity from addition to subtraction. Students can add varying denominations of coins using the addition mode and solve simple subtraction problems using the subtraction mode. Two fun games help teach money values as players match random money amounts on the large LCD screen. An “Oops” button allows the user to undo the last entry and try again. The Coin-u-lator is a hand-held, coin-counting calculator that makes counting money fun and easy. This breakthrough invention in counting coins was patented by a special education teacher for students of all ages. The Coin-u-lator allows individuals of all abilities to add and subtract various denominations of coins while it teaches the different values of each coin. It can add or subtract any combination of coins and bills up to $99.99, and it has two different coin games. The battery operated device weighs approximately six-tenths of a pound and is specifically designed to fit comfortably into the palms of two hands or sit securely on a table top. A sturdy, high-quality plastic casing features the realistic coin and dollar buttons. An easy-to-read LCD screen clearly displays the status of the counting while unique sounds and an animated voice send immediate auditory feedback to the user. Users benefit significantly through visual, auditory, and tactile stimulation.