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'''Coins''' (also called '''Mushroom coins''' in the [[Beanbean Kingdom]]) are the main currency of the [[Mushroom Kingdom]]. They can be collected in most [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' games]]. They have varying effects depending on the game type: in platformer games, they increase a player's score and grant [[extra life|extra lives]]; in racing games, they increase speed and recovery times; and in RPGs, they can be used to purchase items, all among other uses.

Coins first appeared in ''[[Mario Bros. (game)|Mario Bros.]]'', where they are a rather uncommon item compared to in later games. After defeating an enemy, they come out of the pipes and slide along the floor. If obtained, they give Mario or Luigi 800 points. A dollar sign ($) briefly appears whenever a coin is collected.

In ''[[Wrecking Crew]]'', the NES version, a CPU-controlled character called [[Foreman Spike]] competes against the player during the bonus round. ''[[WarioWare Gold]]'' has a [[Wrecking Crew (WarioWare Gold)|microgame]] based on this.

====''Super Mario Bros.'' / ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====

In ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'', coins are the most common items found in the game. They are found in every level, spawning from blocks or floating in the air. Coins are worth 200 points when collected, and collecting 100 coins gives Mario an extra life. Coins return in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'', serving the same function.

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

====''Super Mario Bros. 3''====

In ''[[Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3|Super Mario Advance 4]]'', there is an [[Orange Switch]] e-Reader card that, when activated, turns enemies into moving coins if hit by Fire Mario's fireballs, as in ''Super Mario World'' and its Game Boy Advance remake. Also, thrown objects (like shells or [[Ice Block]]s) can pick up coins in this version, being worth double if obtained this way. Exclusive to [[World-e]] levels are [[Advance Coin]]s, which work like the Dragon Coins in ''Super Mario World''.

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

In ''[[Super Mario World]]'', coins act in nearly the same manner as in the previous games. In this game, however, [[Fire Mario]] and [[Yoshi]] can turn enemies into coins by defeating them with [[fireball]]s. These enemies can respawn offscreen if the coin is not collected. Jumping on a yellow [[Koopa Troopa]] will force a coin from its shell. Coins from enemies will move around. Everything that Yoshi swallows also count towards Mario's coin total.

If [[Mario]] or [[Luigi]] jumps on a [[Gray P Switch]], some types of enemies will turn into [[Gray Coin]]s. In addition to counting as regular coins, each coin collected gives multiplied points, up to 3-UP in the original game, or 5-UP in the Game Boy Advance port.

If Yoshi eats two [[Berry|Pink Berries]] in the same level, he will lay an [[Yoshi's Egg|egg]] which will hatch a [[Yoshi Cloud]] that throws smiley-faced [[Bonus Coin (Super Mario World)|Bonus Coins]]. Bonus Coins can fall through the floor after bouncing once, making them slightly tricky to catch. If all ten Bonus Coins are collected, the Yoshi Cloud will throw a [[1-Up Mushroom]] before flying away.

In most levels, [[Dragon Coin]]s appear. Dragon Coins are large coins with an oval shape and a profile of Yoshi on them. If Mario collects five of them in a level (usually the maximum number found in a level, but sometimes not), he gets an extra life. Any Dragon Coin above that is also an extra life. In ''[[Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2|Super Mario Advance 2]]'', Dragon Coins appear in every level, and if Mario collects them all, the Dragon Coins are replaced by Peach Coins, which serve the same function.

Coins are collected via usual means in ''[[Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins]]'', but they are instead used to buy extra lives and power-ups through a [[Casino|gambling minigame]] whose stats can be changed depending on how much was spent.

[[File:SM64 Yellow Coin art.jpg|thumb|right|100px|A Yellow Coin in ''Super Mario 64'']]

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Coins, also named '''Yellow Coins''',<ref>''Super Mario 64'' English instruction booklet, page 18.</ref><ref>''Nintendo Official Magazine'' (UK) issue 54, page 22.</ref> once again commonly appear throughout ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its remake, ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]''. Unlike in its preceding games, coins have a star-shaped symbol and can be found by defeating enemies. In ''Super Mario 64 DS'', the coins are fully modeled and, as a result, look octagonal. In this game, coins restore Mario's lost health as well as his oxygen when [[swim]]ming underwater. Unlike in previous games, Mario gains an extra life for every 50 coins he collects each time he completes a level, but only up to three lives (no more than 150 coins). Collecting 100 coins in a level will grant Mario a [[Power Star]]. [[Red Coin]]s reappear and are worth two regular coins. Both versions of the game track the highest number of coins collected in a course on the score screen. In ''Super Mario 64 DS'', Yoshi is able to stick out his tongue and [[swallow]] coins to obtain them. [[Blue Coin]]s also reappear and are found usually by ground-pounding [[Blue Coin Block]]s or defeating certain enemies such as [[Boo]]s or [[Mr. I]]'s. Blue Coins are worth five regular coins when collected.

In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'', coins are found in many places. They can also be obtained by defeating enemies with fireballs, like in ''Super Mario World''. [[Star Coin]]s are found for the first time in this game. There are three of them in every level. They can be spent on unlocking bonus areas on the map that are blocked by [[Star Coin Sign]]s and on backgrounds for the bottom screen. If the player collects all Star Coins and unlocks everything, the file receives three stars, indicating 100% completion. [[Red Ring]]s are also present in this game. If the player touches the Red Ring, eight Red Coins appear. If the player collects all eight Red Coins, they receive a power-up or a 1-Up Mushroom, depending on the player's current condition. Blue Coins also return with their ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' role.

As in previous 3D ''Mario'' titles, the top coin scores in each course are tracked on the Score screen, but also the top coin scores for each individual Power Star are tracked on the Star select screen for each course.

[[File:NSMBW Coin Screenshot.png|thumb|right|200px|[[Mini Mario (form)|Mini Mario]] collecting coins in ''New Super Mario Bros. Wii'']]

In ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'', coins, [[Red Coin]]s, [[Hidden Coin|Dash Coins]], [[Blue Coin]]s, and [[Star Coin]]s return, serving the same functions as previously. [[Coin Flower|Flowers located in the background]] release coins when spun next to. During [[Kamek]]'s boss fight, he occasionally uses his magic to turn platforms into coins.

 

Coins return yet again in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They are a lot more common, and the player can usually find many of them in secret areas. They heal the player by one unit of health. Unlike in the other 3D ''Mario'' games, the requirement of an extra life is 100 coins as opposed to 50. This happens only when returning to [[Starship Mario]], much like in ''Super Mario 64'' and its remake.

Unlike in the first ''Super Mario Galaxy'' and other 3D ''Mario'' games, top coin scores are no longer tracked, replaced by a counter of the fastest time to each Star. However, the coins collected in a stage are added to a pool of coins that can eventually be used to buy spins of five [[Chance Cube]]s.

Coins appear again in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. As in the 2D games, coins are only used to give Mario an extra life for every 100 collected. Coins completely replace [[point]]s in this game. Enemies now give coins, rather than dropping them, when [[stomp]]ed, [[Ground Pound|ground-pounded]], tail-whipped, touched while [[Invincible Mario|invincible]], or upon grabbing the [[Goal Pole]], which itself gives coins depending on how high Mario lands on it (except the top, which gives an extra life). At the end of every level (except for {{world-link|8|bowser|World 8-Bowser: Part 2}} 2), one coin is gained for every 10 seconds remaining on the [[Time Limit]] counter. [[Coin ring]]s, yellow versions of Red Rings, also debut in this game; they give five coins when passed through.

====''New Super Mario Bros. U''====

====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Mario Maker 2''====

In ''[[Super Mario Maker 2]]'', coins and Pink Coins reappear, and [[10-Coin]]s, [[30-Coin]]s, and [[50-Coin]]s are introduced as usable course elements. Coins are also used to progress in Story Mode, as they fund the reconstruction of [[Peach's Castle]]. As of the version 2.0 update, coins can now be [[Frozen Coin|encased in ice]], being solid blocks until they are heated with fire-based attacks or enemies.

In ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', coins can be used to buy items in the Shop, where they can be spent to buy decorations and other items for [[Kingdom Builder]]. They are counted, along with [[Toad (species)|Toads]], to determine the winner of a game of [[Toad Rally]]. There have been multiple ''Super Mario Run'' events that have multiplied the victor's coins by 1.5 at the end of the round. In Remix 10, a bubbled item will appear for every 100 coins collected (a [[Super Mushroom]] if the player is [[Small Mario|small]], and a [[Super Star]] if they are [[Super Mario (form)|Super]]).

====''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3''====

In ''[[Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3]]'', Coins, also named '''1 Gold Coins''',<ref>''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'' English instruction booklet, page 8.</ref> have a similar function as the ''Mario'' games. These coins can be obtained by finding them in air or in water, by destroying blocks, or by defeating enemies with a body slam. They come in two varieties, a normal coin and the [[10-Coin|10 Gold Coin]], which are worth ten coins. 10 Gold Coins can be used after getting at least ten coins and pressing Up+B. They can be used to activate checkpoints, defeat enemies, or open doors. They can also be found when [[Pouncer]] stomps on an enemy, when [[Pikkarikun]] zaps an enemy, when enemies are thrown at [[Chicken Duck]]s, or when [[Bee Fly|Bee Flies]] or [[Maizō]] are defeated.

 

Coins can be used to play minigames after each level. In one minigame, there are two buckets; one contains a 10-ton weight, which halves all the coins just collected in the level; the other contains a money bag, which doubles it. Wario must guess which bucket has the money bag; he can try this three times. In another minigame, Wario can spend coins to try to gain heart points or lives by throwing bombs at enemies.

 

 

In ''[[Wario's Woods]]'', coins make a reappearance whenever [[Toad]] manages to clear a round against Wario's monsters. The amount of coins being dropped from the top of the hollow tree depends on how fast Toad had cleared the round or how much bonus points he has acquired during the round. The coins add up to the amount of points Toad gains throughout the game.

 

In ''[[Wario Land II]]'', there are small coins which are worth one coin, and large Wario coins which are worth ten. Like before, coins can be gotten in mid-air/water, by defeating enemies with any attack, or by destroying blocks. Rarely, when defeating enemies, a silver coin worth 100 coins will appear; when this happens, a distinct sound effect will be heard. Also, when throwing one enemy at another (which means two enemies will be defeated simultaneously), even two silver coins can appear at once.

 

Unlike in ''Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3'', coins can be lost whenever Wario gets hit by an enemy.

 

 

[[File:WL3 Musical Coin.png|thumb|A Musical Coin in ''Wario Land 3''.]]

In ''[[Wario Land 3]]'', there are regular gold coins worth 1 coin, and gray, red, green, and blue coins, all worth ten. Coins can only be found in blocks this time; defeating enemies no longer yields coins. However, there are also eight [[Musical Coin]]s in each level, which are also worth ten. Musical Coins can also unlock a golf course; however, all eight coins must be collected in a level in one sitting, and this must be done in every level.

 

Unlike in ''Wario Land II'', getting hit by enemies does not take away any coins.

 

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====''Wario Land 4''====

[[File:WL4-Coins.png|frame|left]]

In ''[[Wario Land 4]]'', the [[Coin (Wario Land 4)|Coins]] come in a variety of colors, all with different values. Like in the first two ''[[Wario Land (series)|Wario Land]]'' games, defeating enemies can earn [[Wario]] Coins. However, getting hit by an enemy takes away coins (in addition to losing health). Aside from enemies, coins can be found by destroying blocks. There are also [[Diamond (Wario Land 4)|Diamond]]s in midair which are worth money as well. Opening a [[jewel piece]] box, a [[Full Health Item]] box, a [[CD]] case, and clearing a [[Pinball Digital Counter]] will each produce a Gold Coin. If 10,000 points' worth of coins are collected in each of the eighteen levels, a special [[Karaoke (Medamayaki)|Karaoke]] mode in the [[Sound Room]] is unlocked.

 

Coins are also used to play the three [[Minigame#Wario Land 4|minigame]]s in the [[Mini-Game Shop]], which in turn can be used to gain [[Medal (Wario Land 4)|medal]]s. Medals can be used to buy [[Item Shop (Wario Land 4)|items]], which can assist Wario with defeating a [[Wario Land 4#Bosses|boss]].

 

====''Wario World''====

In ''[[Wario World]]'', coins come in small and large sizes and are earned from defeating enemies and breaking objects. They also appear floating in bonus rooms. Coins are used to buy [[garlic]] from [[Garlic Dispenser]]s, as well as to continue from where the player left off after they have lost all of their health. The cost increases as the game progresses.

 

In ''[[Wario Land: Shake It!]]'', coins are mostly found floating in the air, but they can also be obtained from [[Coin Bag (Wario Land: Shake It!)|Coin Bags]]. They can be accumulated throughout the game and used to buy things from [[Captain Syrup]]'s [[Pirate Shop]]. Collecting coins is also an objective for many missions in the game. There are different variants of coins, each adding a different value to the coin count: bronze, silver, gold, big silver, and big gold.

===''Yoshi'' series===

====''Yoshi''====

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In ''[[Super Mario Kart]]'', coins are found on each course. Collecting them makes the [[Kart]]s' top speed faster, though they reach their maximum top speed with ten. When a player jostles another driver, falls off the course, or gets hit by an item (such as a [[Red Shell|Red]] or [[Green Shell]]), the player loses one, two, or four coins (unless they have less than that), respectively. Jostling a driver without having any coins results in sliding. Coins also appear as items which give the player two extra coins.

In ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'', coins increase top speed and weight, this time without any cap. There is an option in this game to remove the coins, but it is only applicable to Quick Run and VS mode. There are 50 coins scattered in every track, and up to 5 coins are given to the player at the beginning of the race depending on their starting position, thus the player can have up to 55 coins in a race, since the Coin item is missing. Unlike the first game, a buzzer will go off if the player has 1 or 0 coins.

[[File:MKDS_Coin.gif|frame|A Coin seen in ''Mario Kart DS''.]]

In ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'', coins are present only in Mission Mode, where players have missions to get all the coins in a course. They are varied and they can be formed either in a pattern in a battle course or a single line in a race course. The fourth boss fight of that mode, which pits Peach against [[King Boo]], requires her to collect 50 coins while she avoids him. Any hazards can cause the player to drop coins. In these missions, a unique music track exclusive to this mode replaces the usual music played on that course.

In ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'', coins can be collected in races, similar to ''Super Mario Kart'' and later games. They make the player speed up. Coins can be gained/lost by jostling other racers.

On [[Hyrule Circuit]], coins are replaced with Rupees, on [[Animal Crossing]], they are replaced with Bells, and on [[Urchin Underpass]], they are replaced with Cash, the currencies of the series of origin (''The Legend of Zelda'', ''Animal Crossing'', and ''Splatoon'', respectively). On [[Mute City]] and [[Big Blue]], coins are not present on the track, but are instead obtained either from driving over recharge strips on the track, knocking them out of rival racers, or from Item Boxes.

During events, coins are usually replaced by [[event token]]s and Team Rally tokens. Some of the coins released from the Coin Box are also turned into event tokens. The Red Coins created by Coin Box+ boost are also replaced by event tokens.<ref>HalfHydra (September 2, 2021). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCk5VLpszEg Myth: Are Red Coins Overwritten?] ''YouTube''. Retrieved September 13, 2021.</ref>

Coins appear in ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'' where they act as currency for buying items, armor, weapons and accessories. There are two sizes of coins: small ones are worth one, and big ones are worth ten. Coins are found from defeating enemies or in chests. The maximum amount of coins that can be held is 999.

===''Mario Party'' series===  

Coins are needed to win a game in the [[Mario Party (series)|''Mario Party'' series]]. Without coins, the player cannot purchase stars, the main item in order to win, or items that can help the player or hinder opponents. Coins can be acquired by landing on a [[Blue Space]], certain [[Event Space|Happening Space]]s, and [[Donkey Kong Space]]s. Also, ten coins are acquired every time a player wins a [[Minigame#Mario Party series|minigame]] or when the game begins. Coin minigames exist, which can make the player receive a certain number of coins depending on the coins found during said game. Coins can also be acquired via battle minigames, where a set amount of coins must be donated into a pot. Once the minigame has ended, the number of coins in the pot is given to the players, depending on how well they do in the minigames. Due to the difference in gameplay, coins do not appear in ''[[Mario Party 9]]''. Coins appear in ''[[Mario Party: Island Tour]]'', but only in the minigame [[Deck Hunt]]. Coins serve their original purpose in ''[[Mario Party 10]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[amiibo]] Party mode, though they are still absent from the game's Mario Party and Bowser Party modes.

===''Mario vs. Donkey Kong'' series===  

[[File:M&DKMotM Coin.png|thumb|right|20px]]

Coins appeared in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again!]]'', ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem!]]'', ''[[Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move]]'', and ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars]]''. They are collected to raise the player's score. A large coin is worth five small coins. In ''Minis March Again!'' and ''Mini-Land Mayhem!'', by collecting 100 coins, the player gets an [[M-Token]].

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.

Coins are produced from [[Mario]]'s, [[Dr. Mario]]'s (in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'') and [[Luigi]]'s attack (when sourspotted only), [[Super Jump Punch]], using their design from ''Super Mario 64'' up until ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', where their design is based on the [[Star Coin]]s from the [[New Super Mario Bros. (disambiguation)|''New Super Mario Bros.'' series of games]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', when [[Mario Cap|Mario's cap]] becomes [[Cappy]], the coins are replaced by [[regional coin]]s from the [[Metro Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'' (though this is exclusive to Mario), which use the same sound effect from the original game.

They also appear in the [[Golden Plains]] stage in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''. Collecting 100 of these turns the character [[Gold Mario|gold]] and increases their attack power and launch resistance for a period of time.

In ''[[Paper Mario]]'', Coins are fairly common. They appear whenever an [[enemy]] is defeated. However, when Mario runs away from a battle, he loses coins. Coins are found not only in ? Blocks, but also in trees, bushes, and other hidden areas. To get a single coin from a tree, Mario has to use his [[Hammer]] to make the tree shake so that the single coin falls down. To find the single coin in a bush, Mario simply tries to search a bush when he goes near one. Coins are used to buy items or [[badges]] in the games.

Coins return in ''[[Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door]]''. They have the same use as in ''Paper Mario''.

In ''[[Paper Mario: Sticker Star]]'', Coins can be found in some ? Blocks, attacking an enemy after all its HP is gone, and in secret areas. The main purpose of Coins is to buy stickers or Things, to use the [[Battle Spin]] or to get two sections of the spinner to match up, or pay the enemies bullying [[Traveling Toad|a Toad]] in some areas. In this game, Mario can hold up to 9,999 coins. A perfect bonus at the end of a battle will also give Mario coins. Unlike the previous installments, Mario no longer loses coins when fleeing from battle.

 

As of ''Paper Mario: Sticker Star'', coins are made of cardboard.

In ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'', Coins are earned from most ? Blocks. The mechanic of coins being earned when dealing damage after defeating an enemy returns from ''Sticker Star''. The main purpose of Coins is to buy [[Battle Card (Paper Mario: Color Splash)|Battle Cards]] or [[Battle Card (Paper Mario: Color Splash)#Things|Things]], or to use the [[Battle Spin]]. In this game, Mario can hold up to 9,999 coins. A perfect bonus will also give the player coins. Mario must collect a minimum of 25 coins using [[Cannonball]]s to complete a section of the [[Violet Passage]]. [[Wendy O. Koopa]] can use coins against Mario in her battle; unlike in other games, thrown coins also hurt Mario when collected. Coins are earned as prizes from [[Roshambo Temple]]s.

[[File:CoinPMTOK.png|thumb|right|100px|Coins in ''Paper Mario: The Origami King'']]

In ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'', coins can be earned from winning battles or from the overworld. In addition to normal coins, there are 10-Coins, 100-Coins, and 1,000-coin bags. Unlike previous ''Paper Mario'' games, Mario can hold up to 999,999 coins.

 

Coins can also be used to increase the time limit during battles (exchanging 10 coins for one second) and to cheer to help solve a ring puzzle (up to 999 coins for maximum effect).

 

In [[Shogun Studios]], coins are referred to as "gold bits".

[[File:LM Gold Coin.png|thumb|175px|Five coins as seen in the game.]][[File:LM Gold Coin Sprite.png|frame|left]]Coins are the most common treasure in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''. They are worth 5,000 G, and can be found all over the mansion. Whenever [[Luigi]] takes damage, he loses the number of Coins equal to half the damage he takes (rounded down), which disappear if they are not reclaimed quickly enough.

 

The rare [[Red Diamond (Luigi's Mansion)|Red Diamond]] is worth the same as a gold coin. [[King Boo's Crown]] is also worth the same.

 

Coins reappear in ''[[Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon]]'', but with a more octagonal shape. They are just 1 G instead of 5,000 G but are still found everywhere. [[Red Coin]]s also appear in this game.

 

Coins reappear in ''[[Luigi's Mansion 3]]'', where they act as they did in ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon''. Shattering a piggy bank causes many coins to scatter about.

Coins appear in Coin-collecting challenges on courses in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'', ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'', and ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]''. They make up various formations, from basic shapes like circles, squares, and triangles, to unique ones like clouds, fishes, and clovers. In these challenges, when selecting where to aim the shot, the Coins spin faster when the ball's path will go into them, and it attracts the Coins as it flies close to and through them. For ''Toadstool Tour'', the Coins take their ''Super Mario 64'' appearance, and the challenges are in the form of regular games, where the player must collect as many Coins as possible while finishing on or below par. In ''World Tour'', the Coins return to their regular form, and are awarded to the players for completing challenges, finishing rounds, and as prizes for finishing tournaments. Coins can be used to purchase golf gear in the Castle Club, and are seen in Mario Golf challenges and Character Costume Challenges. These challenges are unique that they do not act like regular rounds, therefore there are no flags and cups on the greens. Instead, without having to worry about sinking the ball, players collect a set amount of Coins by hitting the ball through them in two strokes less than the hole's par. In Quick Round, the Coins may or may not appear on the course when playing on them. But when going on practice rounds through the Castle Club, the Coins are always there. Obtaining Coins in any way adds them to the player's coin total. In ''Mario Golf: Super Rush'', they act as energy instead of items, and they are lost if the player swings too hard after [[Wario]]'s Lightning Blast. In Speed Golf, they are lost from the same condition as regular golf, but they can also be lost if they are hit by a special shot that knocks balls away. They also appear in [[Mario Golf: Super Rush#Battle Golf|Battle Golf]] mode where they are lost if the player makes contact with water, gets crushed by a [[Thwomp]], gets eaten by a [[Chain Chomp]], gets stomped by a [[Whomp]], gets hit by a [[Bob-omb]], slips on a [[Banana]], or makes contact with a special shot that knocks away balls.

Coins can be obtained by dribbling the ball on the [[? Panel]]s on the ground in ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. The more coins the player obtains, the more points the player can earn if they make a basket. Coins can also be obtained by rubbing the stylus before slam dunking, but it is risky and the player is vulnerable when they do that. Each team can carry up to 100 coins in this game.

===''Mario & Sonic'' series===

Coins appear in the [[Dream Canoe]] event in the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'', where the objective of the event is to collect as many of them as possible within the time limit. They initially appear scattered around the area, but can also be stolen from other players as the event goes on.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====

Coins appear in the [[Deluxe Halfpipe]] [[Dream Event]] in the Nintendo DS version of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', where several appear scattered along the course which the player can collect. When they collect five or more, they can use them to perform a special trick, and will lose five if they successfully perform one or half of their total for a failed attempt, with the number rounded up for halves of odd totals.

In the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|version]], coins appear in the [[Dream Ski Cross (Individual)|individual]] and [[Dream Ski Cross (Team)|team]] versions of Dream Ski Cross, where five of them can be collected to allow the player to use their special action again.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====

In ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'', coins appear in [[Groove Pipe Snowboard]], where collecting them allows the player to perform faster boosts in groove zones. Coins are also collected from [[? Block]]s and wave sections in [[Mario's Figure Skating Spectacular]], though only for aesthetic effect. In [[Snow Day Street Hockey]], the characters can collect coins on the Coin Street rink by using the P Switch to turn Brick Blocks into them. Collecting eight coins will cause a bonus goal to appear, which is carried around by [[Lakitu]] on the same side of the rink as the opponent's goal.

[[File:MSM 1-1 Hockey.png|thumb|200px|The coin in ''Mario Sports Mix'' as the puck for a hockey game.]]

Coins yet make another appearance in ''[[Mario Sports Mix]]''. Their uses vary between sports and they can be obtained for scoring in the sports [[Mario Sports Mix#Basketball|Basketball]], [[Mario Sports Mix#Volleyball|Volleyball]], and [[Mario Sports Mix#Hockey|Hockey]]. Another use for it is to raise the attack power in [[Mario Sports Mix#Dodgeball|Dodgeball]], and one is used as a puck in Hockey.

Coins reappear in ''[[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker]]'' and its Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS [[Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker (Nintendo Switch / Nintendo 3DS)|ports]] acting as they have in previous games. Instead of having the time limit for each level, the game keeps track the highest number of coins earned for each level. Like ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', Coins can also appear in stacks, and invisible coins can be revealed by walking through them or touching them on the GamePad. Every 100 coins collected results in an [[extra life]].

 

===''Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle''===

In ''[[Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle]]'', coins can be collected in the overworld or by achieving a "Golden Shot" from defeating an enemy. They are used to purchase new weapons.

===''WarioWare: Get It Together!''===

In ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', coins appear in certain characters' courses in Practice Controls mode, where they need to be collected (either by direct contact or throwing projectiles at them) to pass the course.<ref>Japancommercials4U2 (August 19, 2021). [https://youtu.be/rRYHVr1gNUc Taking a Look at the WarioWare: Get It Together! Demo]. ''YouTube''. Retrieved August 19, 2021.</ref>

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

Although coins are not given an on-screen appearance in the [[Super Mario Bros. (movie)|''Super Mario Bros.'' movie]], they were alluded to by an old woman mugging the Mario Bros., where she refers to them as Koopa Coins.

====''Animal Crossing'' series====

Coins appear in the ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing (series)|Animal Crossing]]'' series as obtainable furniture. In installments prior to ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Leaf|Animal Crossing: New Leaf]]'', they use their ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' design, while from ''New Leaf'' onward, they use their modern design, with ''New Leaf'' using a model similar to those in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]''. In ''[[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: New Horizons|Animal Crossing: New Horizons]]'', they can be passed through and "collected", causing them to disappear for a short time.

====Club Nintendo====

In [[Club Nintendo (rewards program)|Club Nintendo]], Nintendo's defunct rewards program, coins were used as currency to purchase downloadable games, content, and [[Nintendo]]-themed merchandise.

====''Super Mario'' Chess====

In the board game [[Super Mario Chess|''Super Mario'' Chess]], Coins are used as pawn pieces on the "heroes" side.

====''Sonic Lost World''====

In ''[[sonicretro:Sonic Lost World|Sonic Lost World]]'', the Coins from ''[[Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island]]'' replace the rings in Yoshi's Island, dubbed as "Yoshi's Island Zone" in-game.

====Monopoly Gamer====

In the board game [[Monopoly Gamer]], coins replace the paper money used in standard Monopoly. Coins come in two denominations: "Golden Coins" worth one coin and "Five Coins," which are larger and worth five coins. Coins are made from either cardboard (in the Standard Editions of the game) or plastic (in the "Collector's Edition"). Coins are used to buy Properties on the board or in Auctions and pay Rent & Jail fees. Some portions of the game force players to drop a given number of coins on their current space (usually by a roll of a [[Red Shell]], [[Green Shell]], or [[POW Block]] on the "Power-Up Die"), where the next player who lands on or passes over that space can pick them up. At the end of the game, every five coins a player has (rounded down) earns the player 10 points toward their final score (points are also earned by Properties owned and Bosses defeated in the game). Two-coin sides also appear on the "Power-Up Die". Rolling the coins normally allows the player to collect three coins from the Bank, although certain characters may have a "Power-Up Boost" that enhances or changes this power-up.

==Types of Coins==

Yellow Coins are the main types of coins found in the [[Mario (franchise)|''Mario'' franchise]]. They are found everywhere, ranging from floating in the air, acquiring them through blocks, or by defeating enemies. Generally in ''Mario'' side-scrolling games, they are worth 50, 100 or 200 points. Collecting either 50 or 100 in certain games will make the player earn an extra life. Yellow Coins are the primary normal coins in most games.

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, as each Red Coin is worth two Yellow Coins in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and ''[[Super Mario 64 DS]]'', and collecting eight of them reveals a [[Power Star]]. Likewise, in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'', a [[Shine Sprite]] appears when eight Red Coins are collected. In ''[[Mario Party DS]]'' they are worth 5 Yellow Coins, replacing [[Coin Bag]]s from previous ''Mario Party'' games. Their function varies from game to game, but the player usually has to collect eight of them to do something. In ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' and its sequels, the player is granted an item such as a [[Fire Flower]] upon collecting 8 Red Coins.

Found only in ''Super Mario World'' and remakes, these will grant Mario a life when all five are collected in each level. They are bigger than regular coins, and they have a portrait of Yoshi on them.

Frog Coins are a green coin exclusive to ''[[Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars]]'', and act as a second currency only accepted by amphibian characters. They can be exchanged for rare items at certain shops.

===Regional coins===

*'''Wii Virtual Console manual:''' "''Collect 100 Coins for a 1-Up.''"

*'''Wii Virtual Console manual:''' "''Each coin gives you an additional chance to win extra lives in the bonus game.''"

*'''Wii Virtual Console manual:''' "''Collect 100 of these to gain an extra life.''"

*'''3DS Virtual Console manual:''' "''Collect 100 coins to earn an extra Mario.''"

*'''Wii U Virtual Console manual:''' "''Collect 100 coins to earn an extra life.''"

*'''Instruction booklet:''' "''Coins are scattered all over the island. Collect them to restore health to Mario's life meter. What happens when Mario gathers 100 coins...?''"

*'''Instruction manual:''' "''You'll gain an extra life if you collect 100 of these.''"

*'''North American Website Bio:''' "''The mushroom kingdom is overflowing with coins. You'll find them hiding under question blocks, grass, enemies, and more. You'll get a 1UP for every 100 that you find, so look far and wide to get as many as you can.''"

*'''European Website Bio:''' "''Coins can be found all over the place. Collect 100 for an extra life!''"

*'''Instruction manual:''' "''Collect 100 to earn an extra life.''"

*'''Instruction manual:''' "''Collect 100 coins to earn an extra life.''"

*'''Instruction manual:''' "''Collect 100 coins to get an extra life.''"

*'''Wii Virtual Console manual (Game Modes):''' "''In MarioKart GP and Match Race, you can collect coins scattered across the racecourse. The more coins you collect, the faster your kart goes. If you have no coins left and you get hit, you will spin out. If you spin out, hit other karts, or go out of bounds, you lose coins, so be careful!''"

**"''Note: Your kart reaches its maximum speed at 10 coins, but it never hurts to carry spares, so keep on collecting them!''"

*'''Wii Virtual Console manual (Items):''' "''Using the coin item adds two coins to your coin total.''"

*'''North American Website bio:''' "''Scattered throughout each track, these golden goodies will boost your speed when you collect them. Your speed maxes out when you have 10 coins. Also, the more coins you collect, the more kart parts you unlock!''"

*'''Instruction manual (Item List):''' "''Gives you two extra coins.''"

*'''Instruction manual (Grand Prix):''' "''Collect the coins found on the courses, up to a maximum of 10, to increase your speed. If you get knocked over or spin out of control, you will drop some of your coins.''"

*'''In-game description:''' "''Gives you two extra coins. The more coins you have, the faster your kart will move.''"

*'''Tips & Tricks:''' "''This gives you two coins. It's used automatically once you pick it up.''"

====''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' trophy====

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!Coin

|[[File:Trophy153.png|100px]]

|align=center|''Super Mario Bros.''<br>10/85

|''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.''

|}

====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' sticker====

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!width="150px"|Name

!width="100px"|Image

!Coin

|[[File:Coin Sticker.png]]

|align=center|''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]''

|align=left|[Specials: Indirect] - Attack +4<br>Usable by: Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Peach, Bowser

|}

*'''Instruction manual:''' "''Collect 100 coins to earn one extra life.''"

*'''North American website bio:''' "''Usually found floating in the air. Use in-game coins you collect to give the capsule machine a spin.''"

*'''Collectible Treasure #6:''' "''Shiny gold coins that help Mario on his adventure. Those trusty overalls must have deep pockets...''"

|Jap=コイン<br>''Koin''<br>メダル<ref>''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'' instruction booklet, page 24.</ref><br>''Medaru''<br>1ゴールドコイン<ref>''Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 7.</ref><br>''1 Gōrudo Koin''<br>きいろいスターコイン<ref>''Super Mario 64'' Japanese instruction booklet, page 18.</ref><br>''Kiiroi Sutā Koin''

|JapM=Coin<br><br>Medal <small>(''Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic'')</small><br><br>1 Gold Coin <small>(''Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land'')</small><br><br>Yellow Star Coin <small>(''Super Mario 64'')</small>

|Spa=Moneda

|SpaM=Coin

|Fra=Pièce<br>Pièce de monnaie<ref>''Super Mario Bros.''/''Duck Hunt'' Canadian instruction booklet. Page 32.</ref>

|FraM=Coin<br>Coin (literally "piece of money")

|Ita=Moneta <small>(most games)</small><br>Gettone <small>(''Mario Party DS'')</small>

|Swe=Guldmynt

|SweM=Gold coins

|Por=Moeda

|PorM=Coin

|Rus=Монета<br>''Moneta''<br>Монетка<br>''Monetka''

|ChiS=金币

|ChiSR=Jīnbì

|ChiSM=Coin

|ChiT=金幣

|ChiTR=Jīnbì

|ChiTM=Coin

|Rom=Bănuț <small>(''The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3'')</small>

|RomM=Diminutive of ''ban'' (coin)

*The [[Pikipedia:Poko|Poko]] from ''[[Pikipedia:Pikmin 2|Pikmin 2]]'' use a similar design to ''Mario'' franchise coins.

*"Koopabits" in the [[Nintendo Comics System]] stories are worth one coin.

*The {{wp|Cleveland Indians}} of {{wp|Major League Baseball}} play the coin sound effect from ''Super Mario Bros.'' for each scoring runner.

*The coin sound effect is used for selecting NES/Famicom Disk System and SNES video games on the [[Virtual Console]] for the [[Nintendo 3DS]], with the specific version of the sound effect varying between the two systems (i.e. if it is NES/FDS, the version from ''Super Mario Bros.'' plays, while the ''Super Mario World'' version plays when selecting an SNES game).

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