High quality prop money is easy to spot once you know what to look for.
1. **Print detail.** Fine line work should stay crisp when you view a note at arm's length. 2. **Paper.** A matte, non-reflective stock handles naturally and avoids hot spots under studio lights. 3. **Both sides.** Double-sided printing matters whenever an actor fans or flips notes. 4. **Handling.** Notes should survive repeated takes without curling or tearing.
If you are comparing suppliers, ask for a close-up photo of the actual notes rather than a render. PROPPS notes are printed double-sided on 120gsm archival paper and carry specimen markings, so they read well on camera and stay clearly non-tender. Browse the Film & TV range to see them.
A simple test before you commit: hold one note at arm's length under the lighting you will actually use, then bring it close and look at the fine line work. If it softens or shows glare, it will do the same on camera. Ask for sample photos of the exact stock rather than a render, and check that both sides carry the same print quality.
