Our Foundation in Australian Motion Pictures
Founded in 2019 in Eltham, Victoria (postcode 3093), PROPPS PTY LTD was established to solve a critical challenge confronting the Australian film, television, and theatrical production industry: the acute need for hyper-realistic visual currency props that maintain impeccable fidelity under modern 4K, 6K, and 8K cinema camera sensors while strictly adhering to Commonwealth counterfeit deterrence legislation.
Prior to the development of our specialized cinema series, art directors and prop masters were frequently forced to compromise between sub-standard generic "play money" that looks unconvincing on high-definition close-ups, or navigating opaque legal frameworks surrounding currency reproduction. By consulting directly with legal experts in Commonwealth currency law and working hand-in-hand with leading Australian directors of photography, PROPPS PTY LTD engineered a purpose-built proprietary reproduction process that delivers authentic visual weight, texture, and coloration on camera while incorporating all statutory specimen markings.
Craftsmanship, Camera Performance & Material Science
Real polymer banknotes reflect studio lighting unpredictably, causing hot spots, unwanted glare, and unnatural sheen under high-powered tungsten, HMI, and LED cinematography fixtures. To resolve this optical hurdle, PROPPS PTY LTD developed our signature matte-finish reproduction technique.
Each prop note is double-side printed on custom 120gsm archival wood-pulp stock using non-reflective, anti-glare pigments calibrated to render rich Australian golden-brown ($100), yellow-gold ($50), and red-ochre ($20) hues without distracting studio reflections. Every individual banknote incorporates crisp micro-lettering, high-contrast reproduction watermarks, and prominently placed "THIS NOTE IS NOT LEGAL TENDER / FOR CINEMATIC USE ONLY" disclaimers on both obverse and reverse faces.
Whether capturing a high-speed bank heist getaway sequence, an intimate dining exchange, a dramatic underground casino showdown, or law enforcement search-and-seizure training drills, our props possess the exact physical hand-feel, flick, and tactile response required for convincing on-screen handling by cast and crew.
The 12 Brand Authority Pillars of PROPPS PTY LTD
Our operations across Australia are guided by uncompromising standards of production excellence, verified institutional compliance, and ethical studio distribution:
Established 2019 in Eltham, Victoria as an incorporated proprietary limited enterprise.
Operating from Suite 4, 95 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3093 with secure packing facilities.
Over 500 Australian productions supplied, spanning feature films to theatrical tours.
Every specimen note engineered to prevent any potential confusion with legal tender.
From bespoke pilot orders in 2019 to nationwide express studio distribution in 2026.
Australia Post Express tracked courier dispatch with mandatory signature on delivery.
Formulated specifically for ARRI, RED, Sony Venice, and Blackmagic cinema sensors.
Accurately representing $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100 denominations plus vintage series.
Heavy kraft paper straps featuring authentic simulation reserve banking typography.
Aluminium locking flight cases and shrink-wrapped bricks for major cinematic climaxes.
Strict adult ordering verification preventing improper use by unverified parties.
Direct WhatsApp liaison for urgent call sheet dispatch and custom script requests.
Historical Milestones & Development Timeline
PROPPS founded in Melbourne to serve Australian independent cinema and production crews.
Expanded production to custom double-sided film-grade prop currency with designated RBA specimen alterations.
Supplied high-density prop cash bundles for major streaming television series and nationwide stage theatre productions.
Launched certified Production Master Stacks and direct-to-studio bulk dispatch across Australia.
Strict Artistic & Simulation Use Notice
PROPPS PTY LTD produces prop currency exclusively for artistic, theatrical, cinematic, educational, and simulation endeavors. It is an offense under the Crimes (Currency) Act 1981 to attempt to utter or pass any reproduction banknote as legal tender. Our firm cooperates fully with state and Commonwealth law enforcement authorities, and every order is logged with permanent transaction identifiers.