Coin (Diddy Kong Racing DS)

Coins are items that appear in Diddy Kong Racing DS. They replace bananas from Diddy Kong Racing. They appear in every course. They lie on the road. The player can drive through the coins to pick them up, increasing the amount of money the player has. This allows the player to buy a variety of different things. It allows them to unlock new features from Taj on the Wishes Menu. The player can unlock new courses. These courses are Thunder Cove, Meandering Mount, Splashdown Pass, and Strangled Shrine. The player can also upgrade their vehicles, unlock Battle Courses, Coin Challenge, and the Billboard Editor feature. The coins are small, round, and light blue in color. The coin also features the Rare logo.

This coin also appears in Donkey Kong 64. It, along with the Nintendo Coin, were required to open the door to get the last key for K. Lumsy's Cage.