Prop Money for Cash-Handling Training: A Buyer’s Guide

Why training teams use prop money

Teller training, retail induction, cash-in-transit drills and loss-prevention exercises all need volume cash that can be counted, bundled and moved without the security overhead or shrinkage risk of the real thing. Reduced-scale, clearly marked prop notes give trainees realistic repetition safely.

What matters for training use

• Consistent sizing so notes count and bundle predictably
• Double-sided printing for realistic handling and fanning
• Enough volume per denomination to run multiple stations at once
• Clear prop markings so training notes never get confused with a real float

Fresh notes are usually right

Unlike film work, training rarely needs aged notes — crisp, uniform stacks are easier to count and inspect, and they survive repeated handling across many sessions.

Compliance and storage

Keep training notes physically separate from any real cash on the premises, store them labelled, and keep your supply invoice on file. Prop notes used strictly for training are legal when they follow RBA reproduction guidelines — see the full legal guide.

Ordering for an organisation

Multi-site training orders are best handled through our wholesale program for tiered pricing. Browse full-print AUD notes for the denominations you need, or contact us with your rollout plan.