History of money The distribution of cash in the U.S. version has changed with the newer release versions. Older versions had a total of $15,140 in the following amounts/colors: 20 $500 Bills (orange) 20 $100 Bills (beige) 30 $50 Bills (blue) 50 $20 Bills (green) 40 $10 Bills (yellow) 40 $5 Bills (pink) 40 $1 Bills (white) The newer (Sept. 2008) editions have a total of $20,580, with 30 of each bill denomination. In addition, the colors of some of the bills have been changed; $10 notes are now blue instead of yellow, $20 notes are a brighter color green than before, and $50 notes are now purple instead of blue. Beginning the game