The short answer
Prop money is novelty currency printed for how it looks and handles on camera, not for spending. It does not use the polymer base or the security features of genuine Australian banknotes. Australian Reserve Props notes are reduced-scale by at least 25% and marked NOT LEGAL TENDER.
Genuine Australian banknotes have been printed on polymer (a thin plastic substrate) since the 1990s — one reason they last so long in circulation and survive a trip through the wash better than paper currency ever did.
Prop money reproductions are typically produced on a heavier print stock rather than genuine polymer, which is a meaningful part of what keeps a compliant reproduction distinguishable from real currency when handled directly, alongside the size difference and missing security features.
Material choice also affects how a note performs for different uses: a stiffer stock holds a crisp stack shape well for photography and display, while notes intended for repeated handling (magic tricks, party props passed between guests) benefit from a slightly more flexible finish.
Whatever the exact stock, every note we produce stays within the same compliance framework — reduced-scale, no replicated security features, clearly marked NOT LEGAL TENDER — regardless of the specific finish used for a given product line.
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$100 AUD Prop Note Stack
$109.00100 notes$1.09 / note
4 × reaches the $350.00 minimum — or mix with other items
$50 AUD Prop Note Stack
$89.00100 notes$0.89 / note
4 × reaches the $350.00 minimum — or mix with other items
$20 AUD Prop Note Stack
$79.00100 notes$0.79 / note
5 × reaches the $350.00 minimum — or mix with other items
Mixed Denomination Starter Pack
$49.0056 notes$0.88 / note
8 × reaches the $350.00 minimum — or mix with other items
Frequently asked
Is prop money printed on the same polymer as real Australian notes?
No — prop reproductions use a different print stock, which is part of what keeps them clearly distinguishable from genuine polymer currency.
Does the material affect how well prop money holds up to handling?
Yes — stiffer stock suits photography and display, while a more flexible finish suits notes that get handled repeatedly.