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Cash and Coin Counter
Count euro cash: enter the number of each note and coin and have the total, notes, coins and number of pieces calculated exactly.
Explanation
How Cash and Coin Counter works
The cash and coin counter sums up your euro cash: for each denomination you enter the count, the calculator multiplies it by the face value and adds notes and coins up separately. This is handy for cashing up, emptying the piggy bank or preparing change.
The total is the sum of all partial amounts. Cent amounts are calculated exactly, so that no rounding errors creep in when adding up many small coins.
TotalTotal = Σ (count × face value)Each denomination yields count × face value; all partial amounts are added up to the total.
Knowledge
Euro notes and coins
The euro has seven banknotes and eight coins.
Banknotes come in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros. Coins come in 1 and 2 euros as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents.
- Notes: €5 to €500 (seven denominations).
- Coins: 1 cent to €2 (eight denominations).
- The €500 note has no longer been issued since 2019, but remains valid.
Practice
Practical examples
For illustration only – your own calculation is what counts.
Cashing up
At the end of the day there are 2 × €50 note, 1 × €10 note, 3 × €1 coin and 5 × 1-cent coin in the till.
Result: €110.00 in notes + €3.05 in coins = €113.05 across 11 pieces.
Emptying the piggy bank
The piggy bank holds 2 × €50 note and 3 × €2 coin – how much has been collected?
Result: €100.00 in notes + €6.00 in coins = €106.00 across 5 pieces.
- Count confused with monetary value
Instead of the number of notes, the monetary amount is entered (e.g. „100“ in the €50 note field).
Each field is for the count, i.e. the number of notes or coins of that denomination – not the amount.
- Cent and euro coins confused
20-cent coins are accidentally counted as a €20 value or vice versa.
Watch the labels: cent coins (1 to 50 cents) and euro coins (1 and 2 euros) are separate fields.
- Assuming coin rolls have a fixed target quantity
It is assumed that the calculator checks whether the count is enough for a complete coin roll.
The calculator only sums up the value. Target quantities and rolling rules are set by your bank.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I count coins as quickly as possible?
First sort the coins by denomination into separate stacks and then count the number per stack. That way you only have to enter one number per denomination, instead of adding up each coin individually.
Does the bank accept my small change?
Banks accept euro coins, but often require pre-sorted or rolled coins and sometimes a fee. Ask about your bank's terms in advance. The calculator tells you beforehand what amount adds up.
Does the calculator help with rolling coins?
The calculator determines the count and total value per denomination. It does not account for the exact target quantities for coin rolls (e.g. 50 pieces for 1- and 2-cent coins) – your bank's specifications are decisive for that.
Which euro notes and coins are there?
There are seven banknotes (5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros) and eight coins (1 and 2 euros as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents). The €500 note has no longer been issued since 2019, but remains legal tender.
- The calculator only knows euro banknotes and coins. Foreign currencies are not supported.
- Target quantities for coin rolls and bank-specific deposit rules are not taken into account.
Sources
Sources and references
- Euro-BanknotenDeutsche Bundesbank
Overview by the Deutsche Bundesbank (German central bank) of the seven euro banknotes and their denominations (5 to 500 euros).
View sourceRetrieved: 09/09/2026 · Verified on: 08/24/2026 · Primary source - Euro-MünzenDeutsche Bundesbank
Overview by the Deutsche Bundesbank (German central bank) of the eight euro coins from 1 cent to 2 euros.
View sourceRetrieved: 09/09/2026 · Verified on: 08/24/2026 · Primary source
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