A typical roll of nickels comprises 40 coins and costs $2, according to About.com. A shotgun roll, often referred to as a standard roll of U.S. coins, is one that has been sealed with tamper-evident ends by a bank or minting authority.

According to About.com, a regular roll of pennies has 50 coins in it and is worth 50 cents, whereas a standard roll of dime has 50 coins in it and is worth $5. For $10, a regular roll of quarters is worth 40 coins; similarly, a standard roll of half dollars is worth 20 coins. A typical roll of dollar coins costs $25 and has 25 coins in it.