X Marks the Flip!
Authentic pirate doubloons were Spanish gold coins minted in the New World. Our virtual version captures the romance of pirate legends with a skull-and-crossbones heads side and treasure chest tails side - perfect for pirate-themed parties, RPG games, or just swashbuckling fun.
Features the classic Jolly Roger skull with crossed bones, symbolizing danger and piracy. The design includes weathered details mimicking 17th-century hand-engraved coins.
Displays an overflowing treasure chest with gold coins and gems, surrounded by ocean waves. The inscription "PLUNDER & ADVENTURE" circles the edge in pirate-style typography.
Pirate Features
Authentic Weight
Simulates the heavy 27g weight of real Spanish doubloons
Treasure Map
Special edition shows map fragments when flipped repeatedly
Shipwreck Mode
5% chance to land on edge (like a coin stuck in ship planks)
Pirate Activities
Decide who walks the plank first at birthday events
Determine random encounters in tabletop adventures
Teach about the Golden Age of Piracy (1650-1730)
Flip to decide directions at each clue point
Historical Context
- Spanish gold coins called "escudos" were worth about 16 silver reales
- Pirates often cut coins into pieces to make change ("pieces of eight")
- The famous 1715 Fleet shipwreck off Florida carried over 2 million coins
Heads ye win, tails ye walk the plank!