Folding Money
Visually-impaired persons can use a folding money system to easily identify paper money denominations. Use faster folds for most used paper money denominations.
Folding a One-dollar Bill
The one-dollar bill is not folded at all.
Folding a Five-dollar Bill
The five-dollar bill is folded in half, lengthwise.
Folding a Ten-dollar Bill
The ten-dollar bill is folded in half, widthwise.
Folding a Twenty-dollar Bill
The twenty-dollar bill is folded twice...Or folded in half, again.
Folding a Fifty-dollar Bill
The fifty-dollar bill is a ten folded twice...Or folded in half, again.
Folding a 100-dollar Bill
The 100-dollar bill is folded like a 50…And then folded in half again, making a square.
Folding a Two-dollar Bill
The two-dollar bill is folded in half from each end to middle.
In a Wallet
Store 1-dollar bills on top, then 5’s, then 10’s of the large main money compartment.
Large bills may be stored in a separate compartment in a wallet, purse or pocketbook.
Go to the bank, as soon as possible with larger bills.
Folding Money Tips
Make a good, firm crease to ensure the bills stay folded correctly.
Take the time to fold your money immediately when it is received.
For More Information and Ideas:
American Foundation for the Blind – http://www.afb.org
Washington State School for the Blind – http://www.wssb.wa.gov