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'''Coins''' (sometimes known as '''Gold Coins''' or '''Yellow Coins''', and also called '''Mushroom Coins''' in the [[Beanbean Kingdom]] and '''Koopabits''' in the [[Nintendo Comics System]] stories) are the main currency of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. They first appeared in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', where they moved along the floor and were worth one hundred points if [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] caught them. They later appeared in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', where they were demoted to ten points per coin. If Mario [[jump]]ed up and hit a [[? Block]], sometimes Coins would pop out. When one hundred Coins were collected, the [[player]] was rewarded with an extra life. The count of coins would then return to zero, enabling the player to earn 100 coins again.

===''Super Mario Bros.'' Series===

====''Mario Bros.''====

Coins first appeared in ''[[Mario Bros.]]'', where they were a rare item. If obtained, they give Mario or Luigi 100 points. They moved along the floor and can be an issue to catch if the player also regards the enemies that can distract Mario and Luigi.

====''Super Mario Bros.''====

In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', coins were the most common items to get obtained in this game. They can be found in every level, spawning from blocks, floating in the air, or as a result from defeating enemies from a fireball. Coins were worth 10 points to collect them and collecting 100 coins will restart the coin amount and will give Mario an extra life.

Coins can also be commonly found in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]''. They serve the exact same function and appearance as ''Super Mario Bros.'', which they will grant Mario a life by collecting 100 of them.

====''Super Mario Bros. 2''====

In ''[[Super Mario Bros. 2]]'', Coins could only be retrieved by using a [[Magic Potion]] to create a [[door]] near unpicked [[Vegetable]]s. When this door appeared, the Mario, Luigi, [[Peach|Toadstool]], or [[Toad]] could use it to travel to [[Subspace]] and pick out the aforementioned Vegetables, who would then be extra point-rewarding Coins.  

''[[Super Mario Advance]]'' introduced a new type of giant, red coin called the [[Ace Coin]]s. Regular coins could also be found, although they were harder to find (and, as was in the original ''Super Mario Bros. 2'', could only be found in Subspace).  

Coins reappear as, once again, common items to be obtained in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''. They still grant Mario a life when all of them are collected and will still be found in blocks, enemies, and floating in the air.

====''Super Mario World''====

Coins acted in nearly the same manner as in the previous games. However, the coins will slide on the ground if Mario defeats enemies with a fireball. They will still grant Mario a life if 100 are collected.

In most levels, [[Dragon Coin]]s will appear. Dragon Coins are coins with an oval shape, with a profile of Yoshi in it. If Mario collects all 5 of them in a level, he will get a life and it will act towards completion if Mario collects all. If Mario collects all Dragon Coins in every level there are Dragon Coins, there will be a scene and after that, the Dragon Coins will be replaced by Peach Coins, which serves the exact same function.

====''Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins''====

Coins had a very important role in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]''. Six [[Golden Coin]]s were actually the key to [[Mario's Castle]], and [[Wario]] had scattered these Coins across [[Mario Land]]. Each Golden Coin was guarded by a different creature; [[Ricky]], [[Radonkel]], [[Sabasa]], [[Tatanga]], the [[Three Little Pigheads]], and an [[Octopus (Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins)|Octopus]] were all guardians of the Coins. Regular Coins could also be used to buy extra lives and power-ups through a gambling minigame whose stats could be changed depending on how many Coins were spent.

In ''[[Mario is Missing!]]'', Luigi had to return coins to the [[Trevi Fountain]] in [[Rome]] which were stolen by [[Koopa Troopa]]s. Legend says that whoever throws coins into the fountain will return to Rome one day. When Luigi returned the coins, he was rewarded $1500.

Coins are common once again in ''[[Super Mario 64]]''. Unlike its preceding games, coins can be found by simply defeat the enemy. Collecting 100 coins in a level will make Mario earn a star. If Mario happens to collect 50 coins in a level and he completes the level, he will earn a life. Red Coins reappear and they are scattered throughout the level. If the player manages to collect all red coins, then a star will appear. Red coins are worth 2 regular coins.

[[Blue Coin]]s debuted in this game. They are found usually by ground-pounding on Blue Coin switches or defeating certain enemies such as [[Boo]] or [[Mr. Eye]]. Blue coins are worth five yellow coins when collected.

In [[Super Mario 64 DS]], all coins returned. The only difference is that some extra levels require the player to collect red coins as well to make stars appear.

Coins were the most common treasure in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. They were worth 5000 G, and could be found all over the mansion. Whenever [[Luigi]] took damage, he would lose a few Coins, which would disappear if they were not reclaimed quickly enough.  

Coins also serve the same function in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''. They still grant Mario a life if a certain number are collected. [[Blue Coin]]s also return and they serve a big role in order for 100% game completion.

In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' coins are found by defeating enemies or finding them floating in the sky, just like ''Super Mario Bros.'' [[Star Coin]]s are also found in this game. 3 Star Coins are found in every level, which can be hard to obtain these coins. What the player does if he/she has Star Coins is to spend them on fences and background for the bottom screen. If the player collects all Star Coins and spends them on everything, the file will receive 3 stars, indicating 100% completion. Red Coin rings are present in this game. If the player touches the red coin ring, 5 red coins will appear. If the player receives all 5 red coins, he/she will receive a power-up, which will depend on the player's certain condition.

Coins are much rarer in this game than the other preceding 3D games; [[Star Bits]] probably replaced coins as being a common item that grants Mario a life for every 100 collected. However, coins still do appear and unlike Star Bits, they can heal Mario when collected. Mario can acquire these coins by shooting a yellow spot on the ground or stomping on an enemy instead of spinning it. Collecting 50 of these coins will earn Mario a life.

"?" coins are also found in this game. They are bigger and cause miscellaneous effects to take in, such as music notes appearing to collect or producing a trail of Star Bits.  

[[Purple Coin]]s are also introduced in this game. In some of the missions in the game, Mario or Luigi needs to collect 100 Purple Coins in order to obtain a [[Power Star]]. They are scattered all over the galaxy and sometimes have a time limit to collect them all.

In [[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]] Coins, [[Red Coin]]s, [[Dash Coin]]s, [[Blue Coin]]s and [[Star Coin]]s return. All serve the same function (the Blue Coins replace the [[Silver Coin]]s), including the [[Red Ring|Red Coin Ring]] reappearing. Star Coins are used for a different purpose, however. Collecting all Star Coins in each world will give the player access to the levels in World 9, Star World. Collecting all Star Coins in this game will earn the player a star in the save file.

====''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island''====

Coins were common throughout each level in ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]''. They acted in the same manner as the previous games, but this game introduces [[Red Coin]]s. Red Coins are disguised as regular coins in each level and the player collects all red coins, the player will make the game closer to 100% completion.

[[Image:YIDS_Coin.jpg|left|thumb|A '''Coin''' from ''Yoshi's Island DS''.]]

The functions of the coins in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'' and ''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]'' are relatively the same. New coins are introduced which are bigger and portray the baby character's head on them. Collecting them will make the player earn a reward.

===''Mario & Luigi'' Series===

====''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'''====

''[[Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'' introduces regular coins and [[Beanbean Coins]]. [[Prince Peasley]] made a bet of 99,999,999,999,999 Mushroom Kingdom Coins with Mario and Luigi, about who should find the pieces of the [[Beanstar]] first. Mario and Luigi win, and Prince Peasley rewards them with the promised coins. However, since they were Mushroom Kingdom Coins, the exchange rate translated into only 99 Beanbean coins.  

====''Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time'''====

''[[Mario & Luigi: Partners In Time]]'' also returns regular coins. Most of these coins can be obtained through blocks or by defeating enemies. In some places, there are larger yellow coins and blue coins that can only be obtained by spinning [[Baby Mario]] and [[Baby Luigi]] through the air and into the tornado, making them soar farther and descending to collect the coins. Like ''Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga'', coins are also used for currency in this game.

====''Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story''====

''[[Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'' also had a similar way of collecting coins very much like the previous games. Most coins are found in blocks and by defeating enemies. Coins are needed to by more accessories and items to help the player out.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' Series===

Coins, called [[Smash Coins]] also appeared in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' Coin battle matches. In these matches, coins can be earned when a player hits another. The player may lose coins if he/she was sent flying offscreen and the coins lost can be received by the opposing players or collect back. If he/she was turned into a star, the coins will be lost in the background.

Coins are also needed to operate the lottery machine in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' and the Coin Launcher in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. These coins are used to get trophies and stickers.

===''Mario Kart'' Series===

In ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', Coins were found at each course. Collecting them would make [[karts]] faster. When jostling another driver or getting hit by an item such as a [[Red Shell|Red]] or [[Green Shell]], the player would lose Coins. Jostling a driver without having any Coins would result in sliding. There was even an item providing the player with two extra Coins. ''[[Mario Kart Super Circuit]]'' had the same functions as Super Mario Kart, but without the extra-coin item. There is an option in this game to remove the coins, but it is only applicable to Quick Run mode.

Coins were needed to win the game in the [[Mario Party|Mario Party series]]. Without coins, the player cannot purchase stars, the main item in order to win, or items that can help the player. Coins can be acquired by landing on a [[Blue Space]], certain [[Happening Space]]s, and [[Donkey Kong Space]]s. Also, 10 coins are acquired every time a player wins a minigame. Coin minigames exist, which can make the player receive a certain number of coins depending on the coins found in this game.

===''Mario Baseball'' Series===

In both ''[[Mario Superstar Baseball]]'' and ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', coins played a role in both of the challenge modes and both of the Toy Fields. Coins are needed in both games to buy items to either unlock events or help the player when he/she is playing with someone else. In Toy Field, coins are needed to win the game, and coins could be obtained by hitting an RBI or the Hit spaces in the field. Though similar, both Toy Fields have different ways of getting coins, such as shooting an item at an opposing player in ''Mario Super Sluggers'' or get a right item in a slot in ''Mario Superstar Baseball''.

===''Paper Mario'' Series===  

In the [[Paper Mario|Paper Mario series]], Coins are fairly common. Coins will appear whenever an [[enemy]] is defeated. However, when Mario runs away from a battle, he will lose coins. However, not only do Coins come from usual ? Blocks, but they come from trees and bushes Mario could find in various places. To get a single coin from a tree, Mario has to use his [[Hammer]] to make the tree shake so that the single coin would fall down. To find the single coin in a bush, Mario simply tried to search a bush when he went near one.

''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' explains that Coins came from the [[Sammer Guy]] warrior [[List of Sammer Guys#Footsteps of Coins|Footsteps of Coins]], who is the one who purposely drops coins around the universe but this explanation is merely part of Footsteps of Coin's opening speech, so its accuracy can be considered poor. In [[Super Paper Mario]], each enemy releases coins when defeated. The stronger the enemy, the more coins are released. Instead of Mario having to pick up coins, they hit the ground and are instantly collected. The coins serve as currency to buy items (or, after the end of the game, the rare [[Pixl]] Tiptron). A total of 999 coins can be held by Mario in this game, any more will disappear. In this game, coins can also be gained using the Happy Flower to produce coins, or selling items for coins. Some items also increase the number of coins gained after defeating an enemy.

===''Mario Hoops 3 on 3''===

Coins can be obtained by dribbling the ball on the ? blocks on the ground in ''[[Mario Hoops 3 on 3]]''. The more coins the player obtains, the more points the player can earn if he/she makes a basket. Coins can also be obtained by rubbing the stylus before slam dunking, but it is risky and the player is vulnerable when he/she does that.

==Types of Coins==

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Yellow Coins are the main types of coins found in the Mario series. They are found everywhere ranging from floating in the air, from acquiring through blocks, to defeating enemies. They are worth 1 coin point and 10 points if the player collects them in platforming games. Collecting either 50 or 100 in certain games will make the player earn a single life.

[[Image:Sm64redcoin.jpg|thumb|left|100px|A '''Red Coin''' in ''Super Mario 64''.]]

Red Coins are uncommon, but not rare in the Mario series. They first appeared as coins disguised as yellow coins in ''Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island'', but later on, they are found in certain parts of a level or scattered throughout the level. They are worth more than Yellow Coins, each is 2 coin points.

[[Image:Blue coin.jpg|thumb|right|100px|A '''Blue Coin'''.]]

Blue Coins are either part of completion of a game or another way of getting more coins. Blue Coins are found in hidden parts in Super Mario Sunshine and are required in order to complete the game 100%. In Super Mario 64, they are found by defeating certain enemies or ground-pounding a blue coin switch. They are worth 5 coin points each.

[[Image:PurpleCoin.png|thumb|left|100px|A '''Purple Coin'''.]]

Purple coins are only found in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' when a Purple Comet is orbiting a galaxy. Purple coins can appear throughout a level, or they can appear in a certain spot. If the player can collect 100 Purple Coins, sometimes within a certain amount of time, he/she will receive a Star.

The Purple Coins functions are to only achieve a star and are deprived of many coin powers, such as gaining health and regaining breath while underwater.

 

In a screenshot, Purple Coins are shown to be present in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. Functions of these purple coins are not yet known.

Found only in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' and remakes, these will grant Mario a life when 5 collected in each level. Some levels have less Dragon Coins than other levels, but most of the time, there are 5 Dragon Coins. They are bigger than regular coins and they have a portrait of Yoshi on them.

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|''The Mushroom Kingdom is dotted with these mysterious coins. There seems to be an endless supply hidden in various blocks, and Mario gains an extra life when he manages to collect a hundred of them. No one can confirm whether or not these coins are actually used as the currency of the Mushroom Kingdom, but it's a safe assumption.''

Image:Coin.jpg|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''

Image:YIDS_Coin.jpg|''[[Yoshi's Island DS]]''

Image:SMRPG_Coin.png|''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]''

Image:SM64DS_YellowCoin.jpg|Yellow Coin with a Star stamp from ''[[Super Mario 64]]''

Image:Coinsmg.jpg|Mario collecting Coins in the beta of ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''

Image:Smscoin.jpg|''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]''

Image:NSMBwii coin.jpg|''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]''

==Trivia==

*In ''[[Super Mario Land 2: Six Golden Coins]]'', a [[glitch]] existed that could turn Mario into a variety of sprites; these sprites included all frames of a Coin's animation, effectively allowing the player to control a Coin.

*A [[Sammer Guy]] named  [[List of Sammer Guys#Footsteps of Coins|Footsteps of Coins]] claims that it is he who hides the coins around each game.

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