Hi iamiyah,

You've been a member here long enough to know that securing a UK visit visa can be problematic for many reasons.
Not least because approval or refusal is principally based on the discretion of the ECO's and the impression they form of the complete application

Concerning money, there is no set or recommended amount that you need to have.
People's requirements and circumstances vary significantly. The ECO will be wanting to be sure that you have evidence of savings/funds available to you during your stay, and that it's sufficient to maintain and accommodate yourself in the UK

No-one can tell you just how the ECO will view your application.The ECO is primarily interested in seeing that savings/funding are actually available for you to use If it's a well presented application the ECO will see the funding and accept it at face value.
Personally I would suggest 6 months payslips and bank statments.

The major issue is the need to show a non-immigrant intent. You really must convince the ECO that you do not intend to remain in the UK on a permanent basis. Immigration law places this burden of proof on the applicant.
The ECO must be satisfied that 'on the balance of probability' you have strong social, economic and family ties abroad that would compel you to leave the UK before visa expiry.

Here's some of the other evidence you'll need:-
- if you are employed, a letter from your employer granting leave of absence from your job for a specified period - the letter should also say how long you have been employed by that employer, in what job(s), and when you are expected back at work
- evidence of any property you own in your home country
- if you are a student, a letter from your school or college stating the course you are on, its start and finish dates, and the dates of the holiday period when you intend to visit the United Kingdom
- evidence of strong ties / responsibilities to return home to
- evidence of any firm travel plans you have made

Hope this helps in building up your confidence