Quick answer
Choose 20mm pirate coins for tight table space and pirate-themed games, 25mm mythological monsters for a middle ground with versatile art, and 30mm Middle Ages coins when you want large, weighty pieces that are easy to handle. Pack counts drop as size increases, so balance how many coins you need against how much table presence you want.
Why coin diameter changes more than looks
Diameter affects how coins feel in hand, how much table space they occupy, and how many you get per pack. Smaller coins are easier to scatter across a board without crowding, while larger coins are easier to pick up and read across the table. The trade-off is that bigger coins take more room and come in smaller packs, so a game that needs dozens of markers may favor the smaller size.
Theme lock-in versus neutral use
Themed coins add atmosphere, but a strong theme can limit where you use them. Pirate ships suit nautical and trading games, mythological monsters fit fantasy and myth-inspired settings, and Middle Ages coins work for medieval and historical games. If you want one set to cover many genres, the 25mm mythological monsters are the most flexible of the three because the classical art reads as fantasy without being tied to a single game.
Pack count math for game night
The 20mm pack gives you 15 coins, the 25mm pack gives 12, and the 30mm pack gives 9. That means the smallest coins deliver the most pieces per pack, which matters if you are replacing paper money for a full player count. Larger coins are better suited to games where each player handles only a few high-value tokens rather than a large pool of small change.
Trade-offs by size
- 20mm pirate coins: You get 15 coins per pack, the most of the three, and they take up the least table space. The trade-off is that small coins are harder to read from across the table and may feel less substantial in hand. Best when you need a large pool of markers for a full player count.
- 25mm mythological monsters: A 12-pack with a middle diameter that balances readability and space. The trade-off is that the Greek mythology art is specific, so it may clash with games outside fantasy or myth settings. A good compromise if you want one set for multiple fantasy-style games.
- 30mm Middle Ages coins: Only 9 coins per pack, but the large 30mm size is easy to pick up and see. The trade-off is higher space use per coin and fewer pieces, so they suit games with a small number of important tokens rather than large currency pools. Choose these when table presence and handling matter more than quantity.
Product facts at a glance
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Pirate Ships Themed Gaming Coins - Small 20mm (15-Pack): Includes 15 small 20mm coins from the Pirate Ships theme set, approximately 3mm thick. The highest piece count of the three makes these practical for games that need many small markers without eating table space.
Pirate Ships Themed Gaming Coins - Small 20mm (15-Pack)
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Mythological Monsters Themed Gaming Coins - Medium 25mm (12-Pack): Medium 25mm coins inspired by Classical Art and Greek mythology, featuring a Kraken on one side and the whirlpool of Charybdis on the other, in a 12-pack. The middle size and mythic art suit fantasy and myth-themed games as well as TTRPG nights, cosplay, and craft projects.
Mythological Monsters Themed Gaming Coins - Medium 25mm (12-Pack)
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Middle Ages Themed Gaming Coins - Large 30mm (9-Pack): Includes 9 large 30mm coins from the Middle Ages theme set, inspired by Norman coins with a shiny nickel or silver-colored finish. The largest size is easiest to handle and read across the table, but the 9-pack suits games with fewer, more prominent tokens.
Which size fits your game?
Best for
- Players who need many coins for a crowded board and pirate-themed games
- Gamers who want a versatile middle size for fantasy and TTRPG use
- Groups that prefer large, easy-to-handle coins for a few high-value tokens
Not for
- Games that require large, highly visible tokens across the table
- Historical medieval games where Greek mythology art would break the theme
- Games that need a large quantity of coins on a tight budget of space
