The dollar banknote emoji (💵) is the internet’s universal symbol for cold hard cash—greenbacks, bucks, cheddar, the whole wallet orchestra. People drop it to celebrate payday, flex a big win, hint for tips, or joke about the crushing cost of literally anything in 2026. It’s perfect for 'secure the bag' moments, 'shut up and take my money' hype, and sarcastic replies when someone suggests a wildly overpriced latte flight. It also shows up in DMs with payment handles attached—Venmo, Cash App, PayPal—like a neon tip jar.
On Apple devices, you’ll spot a crisp little stack of vivid green bills at a slight angle, framed by a dark green border, with a bold $ smack in the center, a circular seal, and that faint portrait oval that screams U.S. currency. The stack effect and glossy shading make it feel like you could fan yourself with it after a successful side hustle. Culturally, it nods to the 'almighty dollar' and the meme economy—make it rain, monetize it, or lament that rent is due and you’ve got $3 and a dream. Used playfully, flirtatiously, or ironically, it can mean 'I’m rich,' 'I’m broke,' or 'this is worth every penny'—context is the receipt.
Definition
Paper money (banknote) with dollar currency sign on it. Apple version is a stack of United States one dollar bills. Can be used to represent currency in other countries that use the dollar symbol, such as Canada or Australia. Cash used to purchase goods and services. A stack of banknotes (bills).
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Emoji History The emoji code/ image log of changes.
This emoji first appeared in OSX / iOS after the iOS 5 update.
