Riddle

Two coins equal 30 cents and one isn't a nickel. What are the two coins?

Choose an answer

A.Two dimes and a nickel
B.Three dimes
C.A dime and two nickels
D.A nickel and a quarter because one isn't a nickel but the other one is.
Hint: It's a 15-word phrase with 55 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

A nickel and a quarter because one isn't a nickel but the other one is.

Why this is the answer

Only one coin is excluded from being a nickel, so the other coin can still be a nickel, giving 25¢+5¢=30¢.

This riddle is filed under Time, Money, Music Riddles and rated Medium.