Float GuideUpdated May 20265 min read

Five-SeveN | Monkey Business
Float Value & Price Guide

Why Field-Tested is the best value, how float affects the iconic banana design, prices by wear condition, and budget pistol skin comparison.

Five-SeveN Monkey Business CS2 skin
Released
Nov 2014
Operation Vanguard / Chroma Case
FT Price
~$3–6
Best value wear
FN Price
~$10–18
Factory New
Rarity
Classified
Purple rarity
Market Prices
DMDMarketCheapest
Ask
$10.48-1.9% vs fair
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WPWaxpeer
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$10.89+1.9% vs fair
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WMWhite Market
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$10.99+2.9% vs fair
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SPSkinport
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$11.14+4.3% vs fair
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Live price: $10.68 on DMarketUpdated hourly

Five-SeveN | Monkey Business Price by Float ValueApproximate market prices — updated May 2026

Float RangeConditionAvg Pricevs AverageVerdict
0.00 – 0.07Factory New$10–18Crisp banana artwork, vibrant colorsPremium
0.07 – 0.15Minimal Wear$5–10Minor scratches on peelRecommended
0.15 – 0.38Field-Tested$3–6Great look at budget priceBest Value
0.38 – 0.45Well-Worn$2–4Noticeable wear on fruit artBudget
0.45 – 1.00Battle-Scarred$1.50–3Heavy scratching across designSkip

Full 0.00–1.00 float range. Field-Tested is the best value tier. Prices are approximate and vary by market. Use our inspect tool for the exact value of any specific skin.

What Makes Five-SeveN Monkey Business Float Value Important?

The Iconic Banana Skin: Operation Vanguard Legacy

The Five-SeveN Monkey Businessis one of CS2's most iconic and playful skins. Released in November 2014 as part of the Operation Vanguard Collection, it also drops from the Chroma Case. The skin features a whimsical banana and tropical fruit design that immediately stands out in any inventory. With Classified (purple) rarity, it sits in the upper tier of the collection but remains remarkably affordable — a testament to the high supply from both its original collection and the Chroma Case. The banana design has become a meme-worthy favorite among CS2 players, making it one of the most recognizable pistol skins in the game regardless of price.

Budget King Under $6 — Why FT Is All You Need

At just $3–6 for Field-Tested, the Five-SeveN Monkey Business is one of the best value Classified skins in CS2. Factory New copies run $10–18 — not expensive by any means, but when the FT version looks nearly as good in-game, there's little reason to pay triple. The banana artwork holds up well at FT floats with only minor scratches that are barely visible during gameplay. For players building a budget loadout or looking for a fun pistol skin without breaking the bank, FT Monkey Business is the clear winner. Even Minimal Wear at $5–10 is a solid middle ground for those who want slightly cleaner art. Use our inspect tool to find the cleanest FT copies before purchasing.

How Float Affects the Tropical Artwork

Unlike many skins with restricted float ranges, Monkey Business uses the full 0.00–1.00 float range. This means there's a dramatic difference between the cleanest Factory New copies and the most beaten-up Battle-Scarred versions. In FN, the banana peel artwork is crisp with vibrant yellows and clean tropical fruit details. As float increases, scratches develop across the design — first on the edges and high-wear areas, then spreading across the entire skin. By Battle-Scarred, the banana design shows significant wear with heavy scratching and faded colors. For traders, low-float FN copies command the highest prices, but the volume and value sweet spot remains firmly in Field-Tested territory where the skin still looks great at a fraction of the cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Five-SeveN Monkey Business is a Classified pistol skin featuring a playful banana and tropical fruit design. Originally from the Operation Vanguard Collectionand also available from the Chroma Case, it was released in November 2014. The skin's fun, colorful banana peel artwork has made it one of the most recognizable and beloved budget pistol skins in CS2.
Field-Testedis the sweet spot — at just $3–6, the banana artwork still looks great in-game and the price is a fraction of Factory New ($10–18). For collectors who want the crispest banana peel with zero scratches, Factory New is the premium choice, but for most players FT delivers excellent value. Use our inspect tool to check the exact float of any listing before buying.
Higher float causes the banana peel artwork to wear and scratch progressively. Factory New shows crisp, vibrant tropical fruit art with clean lines. As float increases through Minimal Wear and Field-Tested, light scratches appear on the banana design. By Well-Worn and Battle-Scarred, significant scratching and fading appears across the entire fruit pattern. The full 0.00–1.00 float range means BS copies can show heavy wear. Use our inspect tool to compare float values side by side.
Monkey Businessstands out as one of the most fun and recognizable budget pistol skins in CS2. At $3–6 FT, it's cheaper than most Classified skins and offers far more personality than generic mil-spec options. Alternatives like USP-S Kill Confirmed or Desert Eagle Blaze cost significantly more. For pure value and a skin that always gets noticed, Monkey Business is hard to beat in the budget pistol category.