Legal and insurance sign-off on prop currency is a standard, non-negotiable step for most Australian productions — and it's far easier to satisfy upfront than to fix during a shoot. Here's the condensed checklist our studio recommends to every new production client.
1. **Specimen markings present on both sides** — every note should carry clear, indelible "SPECIMEN" or "REPRODUCTION" text, not a removable sticker. 2. **Material and dimension deviation from genuine notes** — confirmed by the supplier, not just visually assumed. 3. **Supplier documentation on request** — a legitimate Australian prop house should be able to confirm compliance with the Crimes (Currency) Act 1981 in writing for your production's legal file. 4. **No marketing language claiming the props are "undetectable" or "spendable"** — this framing itself signals non-compliant intent regardless of the physical product. 5. **Local dispatch and ABN-registered supplier** — simplifies invoicing, tax documentation, and any warranty or replacement claims.
Our compliance page covers each of these points in full detail, and our New Notes range is manufactured to satisfy every item on this list as standard, not as an upgrade.
