Dressing a Briefcase of Money: The Prop Guide

The shot and what sells it

A briefcase reveal works when the case is full to the edges and the top layer is flawless — that is the only part the lens sees clearly. Uniform banded stacks on top, filler underneath, and nothing shifting when the lid moves.

How many stacks

A standard aluminium attaché case takes 8 to 12 stacks of 100 notes to read as full, depending on depth. In $100 style that is $80,000 to $120,000 of screen value — enough for almost any plot point.

Packing it so it holds

• Foam or card base so the stacks sit proud of the case lip
• Bank bands on every visible stack for uniformity
• A tight fit side to side so nothing slides on a lid tilt
• A pristine top layer — swap out any creased notes

The shortcut

A pre-dressed briefcase money set arrives foam-fitted and camera-ready, which is the fastest way to a finished frame if the case appears in a hero shot. For build-your-own, combine an AUD $100 stack count with the $100K bundle, and see how much prop money you need.