What Is a Dummy Cheque?
A dummy cheque is an oversized novelty cheque used at events to hand over a prize, a donation or a sponsorship. It is not a real bank cheque. It is a large printed board, made so the amount and the names show clearly in photos. In Nigeria you see them at prize presentations, charity handovers, pageants and brand promos.
What is a dummy cheque used for?
Anywhere money or a prize is being handed over in front of a crowd or a camera. The big cheque makes the moment clear and gives everyone a clean photo to share. Common uses here:
- Prize presentations and competition winners
- Charity and NGO donations
- Sponsorship and CSR handovers
- Fundraising, church and mosque events
- Pageants and award nights
- Bank and brand promotions
What goes on a dummy cheque?
The same parts as a normal cheque, just bigger and branded:
- Who it is paid to, the "Pay to the order of" line
- The amount in figures and in words
- The date
- A signature line
- Your organisation's logo
- An optional event line, like "Presented to" or your event name
Send us your wording and your logo and we lay it out for you.
Dummy cheque sizes
Most people search for the size in feet, so here it is. We print two standard sizes, both full colour on corex board. The compact 2 by 1 foot is good for smaller, indoor handovers. The 4 by 2 foot is the popular one, it reads clearly from across a hall. Need it bigger or a different shape for a stage? We print custom sizes on request.
| Size | Feet (W × H) | mm (W × H) | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | 2 × 1 ft | ≈ 610 × 305 mm | Smaller events, indoor handovers |
| Standard | 4 × 2 ft | ≈ 1220 × 610 mm | Most events, reads across a hall |
| Custom | your size | on request | Big stages, large crowds, special shapes |
How much does a dummy cheque cost in Lagos?
It depends on the size and finish you pick. You can see the current price on the dummy cheque product page, or send us your size and your event date and we will give you a quick quote on WhatsApp.
How to order a dummy cheque in Lagos
Two easy ways. Pick the dummy cheque on our site and start your order, or message us on WhatsApp with your size, the wording you want, and your event date. We design it, you approve the proof, then we print it and have it ready for your event.
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FAQ
What is a dummy cheque?
A dummy cheque is an oversized novelty cheque used at events to present a prize, donation or sponsorship. It is not a real bank cheque, it is a large printed board, usually on corex, made for handovers and photos.
What size is a dummy cheque?
We print two standard sizes, a compact 2 by 1 foot (about 610 by 305 mm) and the popular 4 by 2 foot (about 1220 by 610 mm). We also print custom sizes on request for bigger stages.
What do you write on a dummy cheque?
Who it is paid to, the amount in figures and words, the date, a signature line, and your organisation's logo. You can also add event branding or a "Presented to" line.
What are dummy cheques used for?
Prize presentations, charity donations, sponsorship and CSR handovers, fundraising, church and NGO events, pageants and award nights, and brand or bank promotions.
How much does a dummy cheque cost in Lagos?
It depends on the size and finish you pick. You can check the current price on the product page, or send us your size for a quick quote on WhatsApp.
How fast can I get one printed in Lagos?
It depends on the size and how busy we are. Tell us your event date when you message us and we will confirm if we can meet it.