Coins to be put in empty purses

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There are six empty purses on the table. What is the number of ways to put 12 identical 1 rupee coin in purse such that at most one purse remains empty.

The way I did is

Case 1: No purse remains empty. In that case the answer should be $\binom{11}{5}$

Case 2: One purse remains empty. In this case answer should be $6\cdot \binom{11}{4}$

So the answer should be $\binom{11}{5} + 6\cdot \binom{11}{4}$

But the answer given is $\binom{12}{5} + 6\cdot \binom{11}{4}$

I believe the answer is wrong. Kindly verify.