These coins are expensive. And the quality to some degree justifies the price. They are the right size and graphics to replace the cardboard pieces. However they are not flat, and that is a major failure. Because of the raise relief of the details the coins are convex. And so they tip over and spill around the holds of your ship. Sometimes they may mix into other holds and cause confusion. if they had been flat they would be a great success. But this way I am very disappointed.
I purchased this game to play solo and it does not disappoint. Lovely art, great components.
Good graphics, menchanism, and excellent storage design.
One proper win after ~20 plays, and still not tired of it. I loan out my first copy to a friend, and regret quite a bit. Might get a backup copy to keep at home.