300 plastic gold coins for around $3, leftover gold lame' fabric from previous Mardi Gras parties and glue sticks

Several hours later, completed gold coin cloth!

Completed gold coin cloth showing how it drapes looking like a solid pile of coins

Coin cloth in place in the treasure chest, tucked in around the sides of the chest & supported by filler underneath, with additional cheap plastic toy jewelry sitting on top.

Live pirates fighting over the booty!