Coin Capers
Version 1

Place four pennies in the four left squares. Place four dimes in the four right squares. The object of this puzzle is to have the dimes and pennies switch places. Coins may be moved by sliding them into an empty space adjacent to the one they are in. Coins may move in either direction, but you may not jump coins at any time.

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Pennies >>>>>

 

<<<<< Dimes

Once you have solved the puzzle, attempt to do it in the fewest possible moves. Describe your solution.

Note: For best print results, print this page in landscape mode.

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