💰 Notes to Coins Calculator

Calculate how many coins and banknotes make up any amount. Perfect for cash registers, teaching, and financial planning.

Enter Amount

🇺🇸 USD
🇪🇺 EUR
🇬🇧 GBP
🇮🇳 INR
🇨🇦 CAD
🇦🇺 AUD
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Custom Denominations

Select which denominations to include in calculation

Breakdown Results

Enter an amount to see the coin and note breakdown

Free Notes to Coins Calculator

Our calculator instantly breaks down any monetary amount into the optimal combination of coins and banknotes. Perfect for cashiers, students learning money math, financial planning, and anyone working with cash transactions.

Why Use Our Calculator?

💼 Cash Register Ready

Perfect for cashiers and retail workers needing to make optimal change.

🎓 Educational Tool

Great for teaching children about money and currency denominations.

🌍 Multiple Currencies

Supports USD, EUR, GBP, INR, CAD, AUD, and customizable currencies.

🔧 Customizable

Choose which denominations to include in your calculations.

Currency Denominations Reference

Currency Common Banknotes Common Coins Smallest Unit
USD (US Dollar) $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1 1 Cent (0.01)
EUR (Euro) €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, €500 1c, 2c, 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, €1, €2 1 Cent (0.01)
GBP (British Pound) £5, £10, £20, £50 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1, £2 1 Penny (0.01)
INR (Indian Rupee) ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹200, ₹500, ₹2000 50p, ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, ₹20 50 Paise (0.50)

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Select your currency (USD, EUR, GBP, INR, etc.)
  2. Enter the amount you want to break down
  3. Customize denominations (optional - select which coins/notes to include)
  4. Click "Calculate Breakdown" to see results
  5. Print or copy the results for reference

Common Use Cases

🛒 Retail & Cash Registers

Calculate optimal change for any transaction amount.

🏦 Bank Teller Training

Practice counting and bundling money efficiently.

📚 Math Education

Teach students about money, division, and remainders.

💰 Budget Planning

Break down amounts for envelope budgeting systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this calculator accurate for all currencies?

Yes! Our calculator uses official denomination data for each supported currency and allows custom denomination setups for any currency.

Can I add custom denominations?

Absolutely! Use the "Custom Denominations" section to select exactly which coins and notes to include in your calculations.

How does the calculator determine the breakdown?

We use a greedy algorithm that starts with the largest denomination and works down, similar to how cash registers operate in real life.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes, completely free with no registration, limits, or hidden costs. All calculations happen in your browser.