I teach Kindergarten. My students have been begging me for a cash register forever. I recommend this one. The buttons make a slight beeping noise (but not enough to annoy the teacher, lol) so it sounds real. The card "slides" but no actually sound is made. It's just a plain slot. The money is a good replica of the real thing and the coins are nice too. It has held up so far. It also comes with a small notepad. My students have enjoyed it. I would buy it again. It's sturdy.