Free Printable Play Money

Print bills and coins for classroom store, counting, and making change. Choose single-denomination sheets ($1–$20) or a complete mixed set ($1–$100), plus a coin sheet with pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Every PDF downloads instantly — no sign-up needed.

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Each PDF is print-ready on US Letter. Cut along the bill edges after printing.

$1 Bills (8 per page)
$5 Bills (8 per page)
$10 Bills (8 per page)
$20 Bills (8 per page)
Mixed Bills ($1–$100 set)
Coins Sheet

About Printable Play Money

Play money is one of the most effective hands-on tools for teaching money concepts from Kindergarten through 4th grade. Children handle bills and coins to count, make change, compare amounts, and solve word problems — skills that transfer directly to real-world numeracy. Unlike abstract number lines or worksheets, play money gives students a physical object that mirrors the actual monetary system, making abstract denominations concrete and memorable.

Our single-denomination sheets print eight identical bills per page — ideal for classroom store setups where every student needs a supply of a specific denomination. The mixed bills set provides one each of $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 on a single page, giving students a complete working set for multi-denomination activities. Every bill is printed in a light color-coded tint and marked PLAY MONEY and NOT LEGAL TENDER for classroom clarity. The coins sheet prints 24 coins — 6 each of penny, nickel, dime, and quarter — in relative size with denomination labels, ready to cut apart.

For a complete classroom store, print multiple copies of the $1, $5, and $10 sheets and laminate them for durability. Pair with a printed price list and let students practice making change. For individual practice packets, the mixed set works well in a plastic baggie with the coins sheet. Kindergarteners can begin with the penny and nickel columns on the coins sheet; first graders add dimes and quarters; second graders and up work with all bill denominations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grade levels use play money?
Kindergarten and 1st grade focus on coin identification and values — penny (1¢), nickel (5¢), dime (10¢), and quarter (25¢). Second graders practice counting mixed coins and making change within $1. Third and fourth graders work with bill denominations up to $100, multi-step word problems, and decimal notation for dollars and cents. The mixed bills set covers activities across all these grades.
Is it legal to print play money?
Yes — clearly marked educational play money is legal to print and use in classrooms and at home. Our bills are printed with "PLAY MONEY" and "NOT LEGAL TENDER" prominently displayed, use color-tinted backgrounds not found on real currency, and omit the security features present on genuine bills. This distinguishes them clearly from actual currency as required by law.
How do I cut the bills?
A paper trimmer gives the cleanest cuts — much faster than scissors for a class set. For individual student packets, folding the page in thirds lengthwise before cutting can help keep lines straight. Laminating bills before cutting extends their life significantly for repeated classroom use. Print on regular copy paper for quick activities or on cardstock for a more durable set.
How many pages do I need for a classroom store?
A typical classroom store setup for 24 students uses about 5 pages of $1 bills (30 bills), 3 pages of $5 bills, and 2 pages of $10 bills, plus one mixed set per student for the register. Print extras — bills disappear quickly during active play. For a coin-only store, two copies of the coins sheet per student (48 coins) gives enough variety for most activities.