Gold
| Gold | |
|---|---|
 Artwork from Donkey Kong Bananza | |
| First appearance | Donkey Kong Bananza (2025) |
| Latest appearance | Tetris 99 (48th Maximus Cup, cameo) (2025) |
Gold,[1] also referred to as Banandium Gold,[2]:2:10 is a collectable item in Donkey Kong Bananza, and a common occurrence in the Underground World. Obtaining gold restores the player's Bananergy,[1] and gold can be spent to buy items at the Stuff Shop.[1] Using the Hand Slap move will automatically collect any nearby gold. There are two types of gold: smaller, singular pieces that are worth less, and larger clumps that are worth more.[2] Banandium Gold is stated to be a different mineral from gold, though nearly identical and equal in value.
Gold is also one of the various terrain types in Donkey Kong Bananza, being a softer type; chunks of this terrain are known as gold bullion and act as an explosive when thrown, albeit a weaker one than Boom Bombs. Punching gold terrain will scatter pieces of gold, which are automatically collected. Various golden roots, also made of this terrain and shaped like bananas, occur in the Underground World as well. These tendrils are said to stem directly from the Banandium Root, and appear more frequently in the deeper layers of the Underground World.
Gallery[edit]
Golden roots in the sinkhole between the Planet Core and New Donk City during the credits
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | 金[3] Kin |
Gold | |
| ゴールド[4] Gōrudo | |||
| Dutch | Goud[5] | Gold | |
| French | Or[6] | Gold | |
| German | Gold[7] | - | |
| Italian | Oro[8] | Gold | |
| Korean | 금[3] Geum |
Gold | |
| 골드[9] Goldeu | |||
| Portuguese | Ouro[10] | Gold | |
| Russian | Золото[3] Zoloto |
Gold | |
| Spanish | Oro[11] | Gold |
- Banandium Gold
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch | Banandiumgoud[?] | Banandium gold | |
| Italian | Oro di Banandium[12] | Banandium gold |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Nintendo of America (June 18, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Direct 6.18.2025. YouTube. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ a b Nintendo of America (April 4, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza – Gameplay Video – Nintendo Treehouse: Live | Nintendo Switch 2. YouTube. Retrieved June 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c In-game name for gold in Donkey Kong Bananza.
- ^ Nintendo 公式チャンネル (June 18, 2025). ドンキーコングバナンザ Direct 2025.6.18. YouTube. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo Nederland (June 18, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Direct — 18-06-2025. YouTube. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo France (June 18, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Direct – 18/06/2025. YouTube. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo DE (June 18, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Direct – 18.06.2025. YouTube. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Mariuigi Khed (July 17, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza ITA [Live #1]. Italian. Retrieved from YouTube.
- ^ 한국닌텐도 공식 채널 (June 18, 2025). 동키콩 바난자 Direct 2025.6.18. YouTube. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo Portugal (June 18, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Direct – 18/06/2025. YouTube. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Nintendo España (June 18, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza Direct – 18-06-2025. YouTube. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ Mariuigi Khed (August 6, 2025). Donkey Kong Bananza ITA [Live Finale]. Italian. Retrieved from YouTube.
