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Money Counter

Count bills and coins in US dollars, euros, or British pounds. Enter the quantity of each denomination to total your cash.

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US dollars

ExampleSample values — edit any field to see your result.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Number of pieces, not their total value.

Results update as you type.

Total cash

$40.00

Estimated result

Notes subtotal
$40.00
Coins subtotal
$0.00
Total pieces
2

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Compare scenarios

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Denomination breakdown

DenominationQuantityValue
$20.00 notes2$40.00

Total a cash drawer, savings jar, or group of notes and coins by denomination. Choose US dollars, euros, or British pounds, then enter how many pieces you have in each field.

How to count your cash

Sort notes and coins into denominations first. Count the pieces in each pile and enter those quantities beside the matching value. Leave absent denominations at zero. Quantities must be whole numbers between zero and one million per denomination.

The US dollar tab separates $1 notes from $1 coins. Euro and pound coin values also have their own fields. A currency tab changes the denomination set; counts are separate for each currency and are never added across currencies.

Reading the total

The result shows total cash, separate note and coin subtotals, and the number of pieces counted. The breakdown includes only denominations with a nonzero quantity, making it easier to compare the result with the piles in front of you. Values are added in integer cents or pence before formatting, avoiding repeated fractional-cent rounding.

Examples

US dollar notes and coins

Two $20 notes, three quarters, and four pennies total $40.79. Notes contribute $40.00, coins contribute $0.79, and there are 9 pieces in total.

A pound cash count

One £10 note, three £2 coins, and two 20p coins total £16.40. The coin subtotal is £6.40 and the count is six pieces.

Formula

Denomination subtotal = face value × quantity
Total cash = sum of all denomination subtotals
Total pieces = sum of all quantities

The result is face value. It does not estimate collector value, fees, or exchange value.

Reconciling a cash drawer

Compare the count with the amount your records say should be present, allowing for the opening float, cash sales, refunds, deposits, and withdrawals. This tool calculates the physical count only; it does not maintain a cash ledger or authenticate notes. Recount a mismatched denomination before changing transaction records.

Count each currency separately. For mixed cash, finish one currency's count before using an exchange-rate calculator to value it in another currency.

Frequently asked questions

What should I enter in each field?
Enter the number of notes or coins, not their combined value. For example, enter 3 beside the $20 note to count $60.
Does changing currency convert my money?
No. Each tab counts a separate set of denominations. Use the currency calculator if you need an exchange-rate conversion.
Does the euro tab include €500 notes?
Yes, so you can total that denomination if it is part of the cash you are counting. Inclusion is for arithmetic and does not establish whether a particular institution will accept a note.

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