Music videos put prop money through more physical handling than almost any other production type — thrown, fanned, stacked and re-stacked between takes — so durability across a full shoot day matters as much as how it looks in the first take.
A cash-throw or "make it rain" moment burns through volume fast: notes scatter, some land face-down, some get stepped on, and you'll want more on set than the shot strictly needs so the pickup between takes doesn't eat into shoot time.
For a tighter, close-up shot — money fanned in hand, stacked on a table — a single clean stack usually does the job, and a $100 denomination reads as more significant on camera without needing extra volume.
Every note is reduced-scale and clearly marked NOT LEGAL TENDER, which matters for anything destined for a public video release — the notes need to be unambiguous props on screen, not just on paper.
Frequently asked
How much prop money does a "make it rain" scene need?
More than you'd think — plan for volume plus a buffer, since scattered notes take time to reset between takes and some will show wear.
Does a single stack work for a close-up video shot?
Yes — a close-up fan or stack shot usually only needs one stack, with $100 denomination reading as the most substantial on camera.