Bradley's Toy Money Complete with Game of Banking

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Bradley's Toy Money Complete with Game Of Banking was produced by the Milton Bradley Company.

Contents

Box

The writing of "Bradley’s Toy Money Complete with Game of Banking Milton Bradley Co. Springfield, Massachusetts U.S.A." is silver and stamped into red colored cardboard.

Inside the cover

4450 The Banking Game implements one set of pay and collect cards and is designed for 2-6 players. One player is appointed as the Banker, and the others are Businessmen. The players take turns being the Banker. To play, the Banker gives each Businessman $10.00 and takes $10.00 for themself. The Banker then places all the cards face down on the table, and the players (including the Banker) take turns drawing cards. Each player follows the instructions printed on the card, goes to the bank, and counts the money themselves. The first person to have $25.00 wins the game. If the Banker wins, they remain as the Banker for the next game.

Bills

The dollar bills are one, two, five, ten, and twenty. They say "educational play money, Milton Bradley, Springfield Mass", with the dollar denomination written out and as a numeral and not negotiable. One side is mostly green with white and the other side is mostly white with green.

Coins

The coins are in one, five, ten, twenty-five, and fifty pieces. One side has the picture of a president with his name circling the coin. It also says "Bradley Educational Toy Money" circling underneath. The other side of the coin has the denomination written out as a numeral and as a word. The coins are made out of cardboard with foil material pressed and glued onto them.

Bill Folds

Two bill-folds came with the game and are black that have bill fold written in gold with 2 lines above and below.

Collect From Bank

Collect From Bank have various amounts. Could have profit on bond, interest, legacy, bonus, trust fund, profit on stocks, tax club, withdrawals, profit on property, wages, dividends, Christmas fund, vacation club or insurance income.

Pay to Bank

Pay to Bank also have various amounts. Could have poll tax, rent, income tax, repairs to car, interest on car, payment on car, excise tax, repairs to house, interest on mortgage, poll tax or service charge.

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