Melissa & Doug Play Money Set – Bills, Coins & Wooden Cash Drawer

Overview

Meet the Melissa & Doug Play Money Set, a beloved pretend money kit designed to spark curiosity and hands-on learning. The set includes familiar-looking paper bills from $1 to $100 and plastic coins spanning pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, with 50 pieces per denomination. A sturdy wooden cash drawer keeps everything organized and ready for imaginative storefront moments.

Realistic, kid-friendly design

The currency is sized for little hands, offering satisfying heft and tactile engagement as kids count, sort, and handle money. The drawer features printed denomination compartments that simplify cleanup and reinforce organization alongside counting practice.

• 50 pieces per denomination provide ample cash for busy pretend transactions.
• Sturdy wood construction supports active, long-lasting play.

Learning through pretend play

Kids imagine running a store, tallying totals, and giving change. This set turns early math into practical, screen-free fun, encouraging exploration, cooperation, and problem-solving in everyday scenarios.

• Develops early numeracy through counting, addition, and subtraction.
• Promotes social play, role play, and collaborative problem solving.

Home or classroom use

Compact and self-contained, the set fits neatly into play corners or learning stations. When paired with Melissa & Doug Grocery Store and Lemonade Stand sets, it helps create a richer pretend economy that grows with kids’ imagination.

Care, quality, and gifting

Designed for daily pretend play, the pieces offer tactile exploration with durable wood and printed details. This makes a thoughtful screen-free gift for children ages 3 to 7, ideal for birthdays, holidays, or classroom rewards. The design reflects Melissa & Doug’s commitment to open-ended play and imaginative learning across generations.

What’s included

The set features:

• Paper bills from $1 to $100 (50 pieces per denomination).
• Plastic coins including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters (50 of each).
• A wooden cash drawer with denomination-labeled compartments for easy organization.

Creative play ideas

Set up a mini shop, run a lemonade stand, or create a classroom market. Use the cash drawer to practice change, totals, and price comparisons, inviting family members to join for shared, screen-free fun.