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{{about|the collectible item from the ''Super Mario Galaxy'' games|the purple Banana Coins from ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''|[[Banana Coin]]|the purple-colored coins from ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''|[[Slot Coin]]|the purple-colored coins from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''|[[Regional coin]]|the purple-colored coins from ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''|[[Flower coin]]}}
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|name=Purple Coin
|name=Purple Coin
|image=[[File:PurpleCoin.png|150px]]<br>A '''Purple Coin''' from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''.
|image=[[File:PurpleCoin.png|150px]]<br>A Purple Coin from ''Super Mario Galaxy''
|description= A circular purple coin.
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of games by date#2007|2007]])
|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2007|2007]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario 3D All-Stars]]'' ([[List of games by date#2020|2020]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' ([[List of Mario games by date#2010|2010]])
}}
}}
'''Purple Coins''' are special [[Coin]]s that first appeared in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They will only appear in the regular galaxies when a [[Prankster Comet#Purple Comet|Purple Comet]] is in orbit of a Galaxy.  
'''Purple Coins''' are special [[coin]]s that first appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''. They appear in the major [[galaxy|galaxies]] only when a [[Prankster Comet#Purple Comet|Purple Comet]] is in orbit of a galaxy. Unlike regular coins, these coins do not restore any of the player's [[Health Meter|health]] or refill the air gauge while underwater. They later appear in ''[[Super Mario Run]]'' as a special collectible in stages after the player completes the Pink Coin Challenge.


==History==
==History==
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
===''Super Mario Galaxy''===
[[Image:LuigiPurpleCoins.png|thumb|left|200px|Purple coin challenge in [[Toy Time Galaxy]].]]
[[File:LuigiPurpleCoins.png|thumb|left|200px|The Purple Coin challenge in [[Toy Time Galaxy]]]]
The player will always need to collect 100 Purple Coins to make a [[Power Star]] appear. Purple Coin Missions sometimes have a time limit. When there is a time limit, the Purple Coins are usually either set along a linear path, or over a hundred will appear and only one hundred of them will need to be collected. Additionally, once the Power Star appears, the player must collect it before the remaining time runs out.
In ''Super Mario Galaxy'', the player always needs to collect 100 Purple Coins to make a [[Power Star]] appear. In missions with a time limit, the Purple Coins are sometimes set along a linear path; additionally, once the Power Star appears, it has to be grabbed before the remaining time runs out. Other times, more than 100 Purple Coins are scattered in a big area, and the player has to explore every area and figure out the best path to collect the required 100.


In missions that aren't timed, the Purple Coins will be spread out across the level, requiring the player to explore every area in order to find them all.
There are two Purple Coin missions that are not activated by a Purple Comet: One is in the [[Gateway Galaxy]], and another is in the [[Grand Finale Galaxy]].


There are two Purple Coin missions that are not activated by a Purple Comet. One is in the [[Gateway Galaxy]] and another in the [[Grand Finale Galaxy]].
All of the timed Purple Coin missions have background music that contains parts from [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]]'s theme. The Purple Coin missions of the [[Battlerock Galaxy]] and [[Dreadnought Galaxy]] have the same music, even though the missions do not have time limits; this is because [[Mario]] collects Purple Coins set in a linear path while riding on moving [[platform]]s, and he cannot get any coins left behind since the platforms do not backtrack. However, the platforms in the latter mission respawn.


All of the timed Purple Coin Galaxies have a theme that is a remix of [[Gusty Garden Galaxy]]'s theme. The Battlerock and the Dreadnought Galaxy have the same theme, but they do not have time limits. Instead, the Purple Coins appear in a linear path while Mario stands on a moving platform.
While underwater, in [[Flying Mario]] form, or in [[Bee Mario]] form, Mario can [[spin]] next to Purple Coins to attract them to him and automatically collect them.
But the moving platform won't go back if the player misses any of them.
 
Also, unlike the standard [[Yellow Coin]]s, Purple Coins will not restore any of the player's health, nor refill the air gauge while underwater.


===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
===''Super Mario Galaxy 2''===
[[Image:TTG_M3.png|200px|thumb|Mario collects purple coins at [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]].]]
[[File:SMG2 Tall Trunk Purple Coin Slide.png|200px|thumb|Mario collects Purple Coins in [[Tall Trunk Galaxy]].]]
Purple Coins re-appear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They still appear in Comet missions, however a small change has been made: the timer will stop once the requirements are met. In the [[Rolling Coaster Galaxy]], a Purple Coin will be in a ball, replacing the [[Star Ball]]. This is called a [[Purple Coin Ball]]. In this game, Player 2 can collect Purple Coins for Player 1 along with Yellow Coins.
Purple Coins reappear in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]''. They still appear in comet missions but with a small change: The timer stops once the requirements are met. In the [[Rolling Coaster Galaxy]], a Purple Coin is in a purple-colored [[Star Ball]]. In this game, Player 2 can collect Purple Coins for Player 1 along with regular coins.


===''Mario Hoops 3-on-3''===
===''Super Mario Run''===
In ''[[Mario Hoops 3-on-3]]''. [[Slot Coin]]s appeared in the stage [[Jr. Street]]. The player can get them by going on a purple [[? Panel]]. It is used as money to make the Slot Machine of the stage spin after they scored.
In ''[[Super Mario Run]]'', a Purple Coin appears as a type of [[color coin]]. Purple Coins replace [[Pink Coin (Super Mario Run)|Pink Coins]] after all five of them are collected in a [[level]] and are positioned in slightly more difficult-to-reach places. Each Purple Coin is worth ten coins, which are added towards the player's coin total at the end of the level. After all five Purple Coins are collected, they are replaced by [[Black Coin]]s. When Mario collects all the Purple Coins, a Purple Coin Pipe appears, granting access to the level [[Piranha Plant Field]].
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==Super Mario Galaxy Trading Card Description==
==''Super Mario Galaxy'' trading card description==
[[File:PurpleCoinTradingCard.PNG|thumb|right|150px]]
[[File:PurpleCoinTradingCard.png|thumb|150px]]
''Purple Coins are special coins that only appear when a Purple Comet is in orbit of a galaxy. Mario must travel to each of these galaxies, collecting 100 purple coins in each one in order to reveal the Power Star that is hidden there.''
''Purple Coins are special coins that only appear when a Purple Comet is in orbit of a galaxy. Mario must travel to each of these galaxies, collecting 100 purple coins in each one in order to reveal the Power Star that is hidden there.''
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==Gallery==
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SMG Asset Model Purple Coin.png|Model from ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]''
SMG Asset Sprite UI Purple Coin.png|Sprite from ''Super Mario Galaxy''
Super Mario Run - Purple Challenge Coin.png|Sprite from ''[[Super Mario Run]]''
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==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=パープルコイン
|JapR=Pāpuru Koin
|JapM=Purple Coin
|Spa=Moneda morada <small>(''Super Mario Run'')</small><br>Moneda púrpura
|SpaM=Purple coin
|Fre=Pièce violette
|FreM=Purple coin
|Dut=Paarse munt
|DutM=Purple coin
|Ger=Lila Münze
|GerM=Purple Coin
|Ita=Moneta viola
|ItaM=Purple coin
|Por=Moeda roxa
|PorM=Purple coin
|Rus=Фиолетовая монетка
|RusR=Fioletovaya monetka
|RusM=Little purple coin
|Kor=퍼플코인
|KorR=Peopeul Koin
|KorM=Purple Coin
|ChiS=紫色硬币
|ChiSR=Zǐsè Yìngbì
|ChiSM=Purple Coin
|ChiT=紫金幣
|ChiTR=Zǐ Jīnbì
|ChiTM=Purple Coin
}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Purple Coins were [[List of Super Mario World pre-release and unused content|originally]] going to appear in ''[[Super Mario World]]'', but became unused in the final version. They act like normal coins, but if a blue [[P-Switch]] is used, these coins will turn into pink [[Block (used)|Block]]s but still act like coins.
[[File:PC Room7.png|thumb|left|Purple Coins in ''Peach's Castle'']]
*Purple Coins are the possible successors to [[Red Coins]] from ''[[Super Mario 64]]'', as [[Mario]] needs to collect a certain number of each to get a [[Power Star]]. Also, they could just be the successors of regular coins from the same game, as [[Mario]] need to collect 100 of either to get a star, and they both have stars on them.
[[File:SMO Mushroom Regional Coin Screenshot.png|thumb]]
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*In the ''[[Peach's Castle (tech demo)|Peach's Castle]]'' [[tech demo]] for the [[Nintendo GameCube]], when the player enters the room "How Many Coins?" Purple Coins can be seen among the many colored coins that fly out of the [[? Block]] after the player hits it.
*The [[regional coin]]s found in the [[Mushroom Kingdom (Super Mario Odyssey)|Mushroom Kingdom]] in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]'', which are inspired by the ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' coin design, aesthetically resemble Purple Coins.
 
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Latest revision as of 19:23, April 9, 2024

This article is about the collectible item from the Super Mario Galaxy games. For the purple Banana Coins from Donkey Kong 64, see Banana Coin. For the purple-colored coins from Mario Hoops 3-on-3, see Slot Coin. For the purple-colored coins from Super Mario Odyssey, see Regional coin. For the purple-colored coins from Super Mario Bros. Wonder, see Flower coin.
Purple Coin
Purple Coin
A Purple Coin from Super Mario Galaxy
First appearance Super Mario Galaxy (2007)
Latest appearance Super Mario 3D All-Stars (2020)

Purple Coins are special coins that first appear in Super Mario Galaxy. They appear in the major galaxies only when a Purple Comet is in orbit of a galaxy. Unlike regular coins, these coins do not restore any of the player's health or refill the air gauge while underwater. They later appear in Super Mario Run as a special collectible in stages after the player completes the Pink Coin Challenge.

History[edit]

Super Mario Galaxy[edit]

Luigi's Purple Coins. To see the reverse side, go to File:8-bit Mario and Luigi Planet.png
The Purple Coin challenge in Toy Time Galaxy

In Super Mario Galaxy, the player always needs to collect 100 Purple Coins to make a Power Star appear. In missions with a time limit, the Purple Coins are sometimes set along a linear path; additionally, once the Power Star appears, it has to be grabbed before the remaining time runs out. Other times, more than 100 Purple Coins are scattered in a big area, and the player has to explore every area and figure out the best path to collect the required 100.

There are two Purple Coin missions that are not activated by a Purple Comet: One is in the Gateway Galaxy, and another is in the Grand Finale Galaxy.

All of the timed Purple Coin missions have background music that contains parts from Gusty Garden Galaxy's theme. The Purple Coin missions of the Battlerock Galaxy and Dreadnought Galaxy have the same music, even though the missions do not have time limits; this is because Mario collects Purple Coins set in a linear path while riding on moving platforms, and he cannot get any coins left behind since the platforms do not backtrack. However, the platforms in the latter mission respawn.

While underwater, in Flying Mario form, or in Bee Mario form, Mario can spin next to Purple Coins to attract them to him and automatically collect them.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Mario collecting Purple Coins in Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Mario collects Purple Coins in Tall Trunk Galaxy.

Purple Coins reappear in Super Mario Galaxy 2. They still appear in comet missions but with a small change: The timer stops once the requirements are met. In the Rolling Coaster Galaxy, a Purple Coin is in a purple-colored Star Ball. In this game, Player 2 can collect Purple Coins for Player 1 along with regular coins.

Super Mario Run[edit]

In Super Mario Run, a Purple Coin appears as a type of color coin. Purple Coins replace Pink Coins after all five of them are collected in a level and are positioned in slightly more difficult-to-reach places. Each Purple Coin is worth ten coins, which are added towards the player's coin total at the end of the level. After all five Purple Coins are collected, they are replaced by Black Coins. When Mario collects all the Purple Coins, a Purple Coin Pipe appears, granting access to the level Piranha Plant Field.

Super Mario Galaxy trading card description[edit]

PurpleCoinTradingCard.png

Purple Coins are special coins that only appear when a Purple Comet is in orbit of a galaxy. Mario must travel to each of these galaxies, collecting 100 purple coins in each one in order to reveal the Power Star that is hidden there.

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese パープルコイン
Pāpuru Koin
Purple Coin

Chinese (simplified) 紫色硬币
Zǐsè Yìngbì
Purple Coin

Chinese (traditional) 紫金幣
Zǐ Jīnbì
Purple Coin

Dutch Paarse munt
Purple coin
French Pièce violette
Purple coin
German Lila Münze
Purple Coin
Italian Moneta viola
Purple coin
Korean 퍼플코인
Peopeul Koin
Purple Coin

Portuguese Moeda roxa
Purple coin
Russian Фиолетовая монетка
Fioletovaya monetka
Little purple coin

Spanish Moneda morada (Super Mario Run)
Moneda púrpura
Purple coin

Trivia[edit]

Purple Coins in Peach's Castle
SMO Mushroom Regional Coin Screenshot.png