Cash Counter — Count Coins and Bills (Till Reconciliation)
Count cash quickly: sum coins (1¢ to 2€) and notes (5€ to 500€) automatically. Perfect for till reconciliation, daily takings and piggy banks. Free online.
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Note: These calculations are for informational purposes only and do not replace professional tax or financial advice. All information without guarantee.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a limit on cash payments in Germany?
Since January 2024, cash payments above 10,000 euros require proof of identity and origin of funds. There is no general ban on cash payments, but businesses can refuse cash payment.
How do I count coins efficiently?
Sort coins by denomination, stack them in standard roll amounts (e.g., 50 one-cent coins = 0.50 euros), and use coin counting machines at banks, which may charge a small fee for non-customers.
Are my entered amounts stored anywhere?
No. All calculations happen exclusively in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server or stored. You can safely enter sensitive financial data.
Guide
Quick Answer
The cash counter calculator adds up banknotes and coins and determines the total amount of your cash holdings.
What is the Cash Counter — Count Coins and Bills (Till Reconciliation)?
The cash counter calculator adds up banknotes and coins and determines the total amount of your cash holdings.
How does the Cash Counter — Count Coins and Bills (Till Reconciliation) work?
Enter the number of each banknote (5 to 500 euros) and coin (1 cent to 2 euros). The calculator determines the total value, split into notes and coins.
Key Data and Facts
Euro banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 euros. Euro coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cent and 1 and 2 euros. The 500-euro note has not been issued since 2019.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to count your cash step by step: 1. Sort the notes: arrange all banknotes by value (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and possibly 500 EUR). 2. Count the notes: enter the number of each note denomination. The calculator multiplies quantity x denomination and forms the total. 3. Sort the coins: arrange the coins by value (1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 cents and 1, 2 EUR). 4. Count the coins: enter the number of each coin type. 5. Read off the total amount: the calculator adds up the notes and coins to the total amount. 6. For cash register reconciliations: compare the cash on hand with the target balance from the register. Example: 3x 50 EUR = 150 EUR, 5x 20 EUR = 100 EUR, 2x 10 EUR = 20 EUR, 4x 5 EUR = 20 EUR. Total notes: 290 EUR. 8x 2 EUR = 16 EUR, 12x 1 EUR = 12 EUR, 15x 50 cents = 7.50 EUR, 20x 20 cents = 4.00 EUR, 10x 10 cents = 1.00 EUR, 25x 5 cents = 1.25 EUR. Total coins: 41.75 EUR. Total amount: 331.75 EUR.
Calculation Example
Scheine: 3x50 + 5x20 + 2x10 + 4x5 = 290 EUR. Muenzen: 8x2 + 12x1 + 15x0,50 + 20x0,20 + 10x0,10 + 25x0,05 = 41,75 EUR. total: 331,75 EUR.
Sources · E-E-A-T
Official sources
Calculations are based on applicable German laws and official data:
- Deutsche Bundesbank
- Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)
- Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis)
Full methodology at Methodology.
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