Is Prop Money Illegal? Understanding Australia Laws

A common question we receive is: *is prop money illegal?* or *is it illegal to own prop money?* The short answer is no, it is perfectly legal to buy australian prop money and use it for artistic purposes, provided it follows the rules.

Is Buying Prop Money Illegal? Buying prop money is legal as long as the product adheres to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) guidelines. Our australian movie prop money features the necessary disclaimers such as "PROP ONLY - NOT LEGAL TENDER".

Are They Counterfeit? No. There is a distinct difference between a counterfeit money prop and a legal replica. Counterfeits attempt to deceive people into thinking they are real money. Our realistic prop money australia is designed strictly for cameras. We do not use polymer substrates (so no australian polymer prop money), which makes it instantly recognizable as a prop by touch. You might also wonder about euro prop money, canadian prop money, prop british money, or american prop money. Most international props have similar guidelines.

If you are looking for where to buy australian prop money safely, our store provides fully compliant motion picture prop money, ensuring your production stays out of legal trouble.