202 real treasures fit for the chest

Coins

Doubloons, pieces o’ eight, and the clink o’ real silver

For older crews: mix in a few real gold dollar coins or $2 bills from your bank, at face value. Real money in a pirate chest is a surprise they won’t forget.

• Replica Spanish doubloons (metal)5+

  Heavy gold-tone coins copied from real Spanish treasure. The sound makes the chest.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Replica pieces of eight (metal)5+

  The silver coins pirates actually chased, in heavy metal replica.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Metal pirate coins, 100-pack5+

  A big bag of real metal coins: enough to keep the chest clinking for years.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Shipwreck coin replicas5+

  Worn, uneven edges like they came up from the sea floor.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Ancient Roman coin replicas8+

  Emperors and eagles. Pirates traded in every coin that shone.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Ancient Greek coin replicas8+

  Owls and gods stamped in metal. Very old-world.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Real world coins, 1 lb bag5+

  Real coins from dozens of countries. Every handful is a geography lesson.

  $20–30 View on Amazon
• Real wheat pennies, bulk5+

  Real US pennies from 1909–1958. Old money from Grandpa’s day.

  $10–18 View on Amazon
• Real buffalo nickels5+

  Real coins with a buffalo on the back. Kids love the design.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Real Indian head pennies8+

  Real 1800s pennies. Treasure with a story.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Real silver dimes (pre-1965)8+

  Actual silver. The rarest find in the chest.

  $25–40 View on Amazon
• Old foreign banknotes (paper money)5+

  Paper money from far-off lands, for the treasure ledger.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Brass trade tokens5+

  Solid brass coins that ring when they hit each other.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Copper coins (blank or stamped)5+

  Warm copper color, mixes beautifully with the gold and silver.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Coin collector’s album8+

  So the real coins get kept, not spent.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Replica gold sovereigns5+

  British gold coins of the age of sail.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Real half-cent & large-cent replicas5+

  Big copper coins from early America.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Real Canadian & UK coins, mixed5+

  Kings, queens and maple leaves.

  $12–18 View on Amazon

Rings

A ring for every finger o’ the crew

• Stainless steel skull rings8+

  The classic pirate ring. Stainless steel, so no lead worries.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Brass signet rings8+

  A captain’s seal ring. Heavy and real.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Adjustable gemstone rings5+

  Real stone set in metal. Adjustable, so it fits any size crew.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Copper rings5+

  Simple, warm and very old-world.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Anchor rings8+

  For sailors at heart.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Compass rings8+

  Navigator’s jewelry.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Spinner rings8+

  A ring that turns. Fidgety pirates love it.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Mood rings (metal band)5+

  Magic stones that change color.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Celtic knot rings8+

  Ancient pattern, sailor’s favorite.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Sea turtle rings5+

  Ocean charm for little hands.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Kids’ adjustable rings, assorted metal5+

  A mixed handful for the bottom of the chest.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Ring box (velvet)5+

  Put one ring in a box and it becomes the treasure.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Sterling silver kids ring8+

  Real silver for a legendary roll.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Ship’s anchor signet ring (brass)8+

  A sailor’s seal.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Hammered copper rings5+

  Hand-hammered texture, looks centuries old.

  $8–12 View on Amazon

Bracelets & Bangles

Gold on the wrist, like a true buccaneer

• Brass bangles5+

  Solid bangles that clink together.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Copper cuff bracelets5+

  Wide cuffs like a pirate’s wristguard.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Leather wrap bracelets with metal clasp5+

  Sailor style. Good for the boys on the crew.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Stainless steel chain bracelets5+

  Simple, sturdy, shiny.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Natural stone bead bracelets5+

  Real stones on a stretch band.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Anchor bracelets5+

  Keeps a sailor grounded.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Compass charm bracelets5+

  Never lose your way home.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Shell bracelets5+

  Real shells from the sea.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Silver-tone charm bracelets5+

  Add a charm every chest day.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Brass cuff with engraving8+

  Looks like it came off a captain.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Rope bracelets with metal beads5+

  Sailor’s knot, metal beads.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Tiger’s eye bead bracelets5+

  Golden-brown stones that catch the light.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Hematite bead bracelets5+

  Heavy, metallic-looking stone.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Coin bracelets5+

  Little coins that jingle on the wrist.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Braided leather & brass bracelets5+

  Rugged and sailor-made.

  $8–12 View on Amazon

Gold & Silver Hoard

Bars, ingots and nuggets: the heavy stuff

• Brass ingots (bars)5+

  Solid metal bars. Heavy, shiny, unmistakably treasure.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Copper ingots5+

  Red-gold copper bars.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Replica gold bars (metal)5+

  Gold-plated metal bullion bars.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Replica silver bars (metal)5+

  Silver-tone bullion.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Gold nugget replicas5+

  Lumps of “gold” straight from the mine.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Silver-plated tokens5+

  Bright silver discs that clink.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Copper rounds8+

  Real copper bullion coins: one ounce of pure metal.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Metal treasure nuggets (assorted)5+

  Gold, silver and copper chunks to pile in the corners.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Brass charms, bulk5+

  Little brass anchors, stars and coins by the handful.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Gold-tone filigree beads5+

  Ornate metal beads like Spanish jewelry.

  $8–12 View on Amazon

Necklaces & Chains

Chains o’ gold to drape over the top o’ the hoard

• Gold-tone chain lengths5+

  Drape them over the treasure so the chest looks overflowing.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Silver-tone chain lengths5+

  Mix gold and silver for a richer hoard.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Brass rolo chain (by the foot)5+

  Old-fashioned heavy links.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Ball chain necklaces5+

  For hanging keys and medallions.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Glass pearl strands5+

  Glass pearls: heavier and cooler to the touch than plastic.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Freshwater pearl strand8+

  Real pearls. A legendary find.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Shell necklaces5+

  Island treasure.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Shark tooth necklaces5+

  Real fossil shark teeth on a cord.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Stone pendant necklaces5+

  A polished stone on a chain.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Anchor pendant necklaces5+

  For the sailors.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Compass pendant necklaces8+

  A working compass you can wear.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Locket necklaces5+

  A secret place for a tiny treasure map.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Beaded mala strands5+

  Long strands to pile in the chest.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Coin pendant necklaces5+

  Wear a doubloon around your neck.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Dog-tag style chains with tag5+

  Engrave a crew name (grown-up order).

  $8–12 View on Amazon

Amulets, Medallions & Talismans

Charms o’ protection for the high seas

• Brass medallions5+

  Heavy round medallions that look centuries old.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Saint Christopher-style travel medals5+

  Sailors carried travel charms for luck.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Compass rose medallions5+

  The navigator’s symbol.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Celtic amulets5+

  Old patterns for protection.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Evil-eye charms5+

  Sailors’ charm against bad luck.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Viking rune pendants8+

  Old-world symbols from the first sea raiders.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Ship’s wheel pendants5+

  For the future captain.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Skull & crossbones pendants (metal)8+

  The pirate’s own symbol.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Moon & star talismans5+

  Sailors navigated by the moon and stars.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Tree of life pendants5+

  Beautiful and old-fashioned.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Military-style medals (replica)8+

  Pin it on the bravest crew member.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Brass pocket tokens5+

  Lucky coins with a message.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Wax-seal-style metal charms5+

  Looks like a royal seal.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Sea serpent pendants5+

  Protection from monsters of the deep.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Lucky coin keychains5+

  A good-luck coin to carry every day.

  $8–12 View on Amazon

Gems & Crystals

Rubies, emeralds and crystals from the sea caves

• Glass gems, faceted (bulk)5+

  Real glass sparkles and clinks like the real thing.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Glass “diamonds,” large5+

  Big crystal diamonds that catch the light.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Raw amethyst pieces5+

  Real purple crystal, straight from the earth.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Raw rose quartz5+

  Pink treasure.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Clear quartz points5+

  Natural crystal wands.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Pyrite (fool’s gold)5+

  Looks like gold. Many a pirate was fooled.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Geodes to crack open8+

  Crack it with Grandpa, find crystals inside.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Raw emerald specimens8+

  Real rough emeralds. Legendary.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Raw ruby specimens8+

  Real rough rubies.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Citrine pieces5+

  Golden crystal.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Fluorite chunks5+

  Swirls of purple and green.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Gemstone mining rough (bag)5+

  A bag of mixed rough gems to sort.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Crystal clusters5+

  A sparkling centerpiece for the chest.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Glass marbles (vintage style)5+

  Old glass marbles that clink like jewels.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Labradorite pieces5+

  Flashes blue and gold when it turns.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Garnet rough5+

  Deep red stones, a pirate favorite.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Glass cabochons (gem-shaped)5+

  Smooth glass jewels in every color.

  $8–12 View on Amazon

Stones & Fossils

Rare stones from far-off shores

• Tumbled gemstones, 1 lb5+

  Polished stones in every color. The backbone of the hoard.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Tiger’s eye tumbled stones5+

  Gold stripes that shift in the light.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Obsidian stones5+

  Volcanic black glass.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Jasper tumbled stones5+

  Earthy reds and browns.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Agate slices5+

  Thin slices with rings like tree trunks.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Hematite stones5+

  Heavy metallic stones.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Real fossil shark teeth5+

  Teeth from ancient sharks. Very piratey.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Ammonite fossils5+

  Spiral sea creatures from millions of years ago.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Trilobite fossil8+

  Ancient sea bug in stone.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Petrified wood pieces5+

  Wood that turned to stone.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Meteorite fragment8+

  Treasure from outer space.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Worry stones5+

  Smooth stones with a thumb groove.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Rock & mineral collection box5+

  A labeled box of real specimens.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Gold-flake vials5+

  Real gold leaf in a glass vial.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Lapis lazuli tumbled5+

  Deep blue with gold flecks, prized by kings.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Malachite tumbled5+

  Swirling green stone.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Arrowhead-shaped stones (polished, blunt)8+

  Polished stone shapes, smooth edges.

  $10–15 View on Amazon

Shells & Sea Treasures

Plunder from the ocean floor

• Mixed seashells, bulk3+

  Real shells from beaches around the world.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Conch shells3+

  Hold it to your ear and hear the sea.

  $10–18 View on Amazon
• Cowrie shells5+

  Once used as real money in ocean trade.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Sand dollars5+

  The sea’s own coins.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Starfish (dried)5+

  Real starfish for the treasure hold.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Abalone shells5+

  Rainbow shine inside.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Mother-of-pearl pieces5+

  Shimmering shell treasure.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Sea glass, bulk5+

  Real ocean glass, smoothed by the tides.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Shark tooth bag5+

  Dozens of real fossil teeth.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Nautilus shell5+

  The most beautiful shell in the sea.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Coral pieces (sustainably sourced)5+

  A piece of the reef.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Driftwood pieces3+

  Wood from shipwrecks (well, maybe).

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Message in a bottle kit5+

  Write a secret message for the next roll.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Scallop shells3+

  The classic shell shape.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Hermit-crab-style turbo shells5+

  Swirled shells with a pearly inside.

  $8–12 View on Amazon

Keys & Locks

Every chest has its secrets

• Antique-style skeleton keys, bulk5+

  Heavy old keys. Every pirate wonders what they open.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Large ornate skeleton key5+

  One big key that looks like it opens a castle.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Brass keys5+

  Solid brass, clinks beautifully.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Key ring (iron)5+

  A jailer’s ring to hold the keys.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Skeleton key necklace5+

  Wear the key to the chest.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Vintage-style padlock with key5+

  A lock that opens with a real key.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Tiny brass padlocks5+

  Little locks for little boxes.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Puzzle lock8+

  A lock you open with your brain.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Key charms, bulk5+

  Tiny metal keys by the handful.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Combination lock box (small)8+

  A treasure box inside the treasure chest.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Old-fashioned latch hardware8+

  For dressing up a plain box into a pirate chest.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Key-and-lock heart charms5+

  A matching pair for siblings.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Cast-iron keys5+

  Heavy, dark and very old-looking.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Key-shaped bottle opener (grown-ups)8+

  A treasure the grown-ups get to keep.

  $8–12 View on Amazon

Navigator’s Instruments

Tools o’ the captain and the lookout

• Brass pocket compass5+

  A real working compass in brass.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Brass spyglass (small)5+

  Collapsible brass telescope.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Brass sundial compass8+

  Tell time by the sun, like old sailors.

  $15–20 View on Amazon
• Pocket watch (kids)5+

  A captain’s timepiece on a chain.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Brass magnifying glass5+

  For reading tiny map print.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Hourglass (sand timer)5+

  Time the treasure hunt.

  $10–18 View on Amazon
• Brass whistle5+

  The bosun’s call to all hands.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Ship’s bell (small brass)5+

  Ring it when the chest opens.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Brass divider (map tool)8+

  Measure distance on the map.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Nautical sextant replica8+

  The navigator’s most famous tool.

  $25–40 View on Amazon
• Brass oil lantern (decor, no flame)8+

  Use with a battery candle. Grown-up job.

  $15–25 View on Amazon
• Compass and map set5+

  For real treasure hunting in the yard.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Brass ruler (nautical)5+

  Measure the map like a navigator.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Brass pocket telescope keychain5+

  A tiny spyglass for the pocket.

  $8–12 View on Amazon

Pirate Relics & Curiosities

Strange and wondrous things from the captain’s cabin

• Replica treasure map (parchment)3+

  An old map to tuck under the gold.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Wax seal stamp & wax8+

  The captain’s seal. Grown-up job with the wax.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Feather quill pen5+

  Write in the treasure ledger like a real captain.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Old-style glass bottles with cork5+

  Fill with sand, shells or gold flakes.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Metal goblet (pewter-look)5+

  A captain’s cup.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Brass bells, small5+

  Little bells that jingle in the hold.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Old-fashioned buttons (metal)5+

  Brass buttons from a captain’s coat.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Pirate flag patch5+

  Sew it on a jacket.

  $6–10 View on Amazon
• Leather journal5+

  A captain’s log for the crew.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Metal arrowhead charm (blunt)8+

  Old-world charm (blunt pendant, not a blade).

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Horseshoe (lucky)5+

  Sailors nailed them up for luck.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Vintage-style postage stamps5+

  Stamps from far-off ports.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Antique-style ship’s nail8+

  Iron nails like the ones that held the ship together.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Brass anchor figurine5+

  A tiny anchor for the captain’s desk.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Antique-style tin soldier5+

  Old-fashioned metal soldiers.

  $12–18 View on Amazon

Pouches, Purses & Little Chests

Somethin’ to carry yer plunder home in

• Leather drawstring pouches3+

  A real leather coin purse for each crew member.

  $8–14 View on Amazon
• Velvet treasure pouches3+

  Wrap a special treasure to make it feel rare.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Burlap treasure sacks3+

  Loot sacks for carrying the haul.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Mini wooden treasure chests3+

  A chest inside the chest.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Tin treasure boxes5+

  Old-fashioned hinged tins.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Glass vials with cork5+

  For gold flakes, sand or tiny gems.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Metal coin purses (kiss-lock)5+

  Snaps shut with a click.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Leather belt pouch8+

  Wear the treasure on your belt.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Brass trinket box5+

  A jewel box for the rarest finds.

  $12–18 View on Amazon
• Wooden ring dish5+

  Somewhere at home to keep the rings.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Coin tube holders5+

  Stack the coins neatly.

  $6–10 View on Amazon
• Gold crinkle paper shred3+

  Line the chest so treasure hides in it.

  $6–10 View on Amazon

The Chest & the Captain’s Dice

Buy once, plunder for years

• Wooden treasure chest, large3+

  The star of the show. Big enough that the “multiplying” shows.

  $25–45 View on Amazon
• Metal-banded treasure chest3+

  Iron bands and a hasp: looks pulled from a shipwreck.

  $35–60 View on Amazon
• Metal polyhedral dice set (4, 6 & 8-sided)5+

  The Floor Grandpa’s roll: a 4, 6 and 8-sided die. Metal on metal when they land.

  $12–20 View on Amazon
• Brass dice5+

  The captain’s dice, in brass.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Bone-look dice5+

  Old-fashioned dice like sailors carried.

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Leather dice cup5+

  Shake, roll, count your treasure.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Vintage-style hasp & padlock5+

  Lock the chest. A grown-up keeps the key.

  $10–15 View on Amazon
• Battery tea lights5+

  A warm glow inside when the lid lifts (grown-up placed).

  $8–12 View on Amazon
• Parchment paper for printing3+

  Print the captain’s letter on aged-look paper.

  $10–14 View on Amazon
• Felt chest liner (red)3+

  Line the chest so treasure sits on red velvet.

  $8–12 View on Amazon