Regional coin
- Not to be confused with Purple Coin.
| Regional coin | |
|---|---|
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| First appearance | Super Mario Odyssey (2017) |
| Latest appearance | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018) |
| Effect | Used to buy outfits, stickers, and souvenirs specific to that kingdom. |
| Variant of | Coin |
Regional coins, also referred to as purple coins,[1] are one of the main collectibles in Super Mario Odyssey and differ from regular coins that are used as a global currency instead. They are purple and their shape and design vary in each kingdom. They reappear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and the flower coins found in Super Mario Bros. Wonder are similar in design and effect.
History[edit]
Super Mario Odyssey[edit]
Regional coins first appear in Super Mario Odyssey. They can only be used in their corresponding kingdoms to buy outfits, stickers and souvenirs in the Crazy Cap stores. There are fifty or one hundred located in most kingdoms for a total of one thousand, and their shape and design vary in each kingdom. After being collected, they are replaced with clear replicas which are worth two regular coins. The Cloud Kingdom, Ruined Kingdom, Dark Side, and Darker Side do not have regional coins. When a regional coin is collected for the first time, it makes a sound that resembles the combination of gold coins and Star Bits.
Regional coins exist in several variations:
- The Cap Kingdom has Hat-shaped regional coins, more specifically flat coins resembling top hats.
- The Cascade Kingdom has Stone Disks, likely inspired by rai stones, an old form of currency of the Yap Islands in Micronesia.
- The Sand Kingdom has Pyramid-shaped regional coins, whose overall design reflects the main landmark of Tostarena, the Inverted Pyramid. They were formerly named Pyramid Coins.[2]
- The Lake Kingdom has Scale-shaped regional coins, representing the Lochladies.
- The Wooded Kingdom has Nut-shaped regional coins, matching the ironwork theme of Steam Gardens and the Steam Gardeners.
- The Lost Kingdom has Leaf-shaped regional coins, resembling the designs of Super Leaves.
- The Metro Kingdom has Portrait-stamped regional coins, which feature Mayor Pauline's portrait on one side, the city landscape on the other, and decorative stars on both, as well as a reeded edge. It resembles an old Flowing Hair dollar coin, the first American dollar coin manufactured in 1794/1795.
- The Snow Kingdom has Snowflake-shaped regional coins.
- The Seaside Kingdom has Shell-shaped regional coins, designed after the shells of scallops, which are commonly associated with seashells.
- The Luncheon Kingdom has Tomato-shaped regional coins, whose crystal-like shape resembles the stylized produce of Mount Volbono.
- Bowser's Kingdom has Oblong regional coins, koban with Bowser's insignia on them.
- The Moon Kingdom has Star Bit-shaped regional coins, which are based on the Star Bits found in Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2.
- The Mushroom Kingdom has 64-esque regional coins, whose star stamp design is similar to the coins found in Super Mario 64. They also resemble Purple Coins from Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
Regional coins reappear in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate where the regional coins from the Metro Kingdom, as well as the aforementioned sound effect heard when a new regional coin is collected, can occasionally be seen during Mario's Super Jump Punch in place of regular coins from Super Mario 64 or Star Coins from the New Super Mario Bros. series of games.
Gallery[edit]
Artwork[edit]
Regional coins
Cap Kingdom
Cap Kingdom
Cap Kingdom
Cascade Kingdom
Cascade Kingdom
Cascade Kingdom
Sand Kingdom
Sand Kingdom
Sand Kingdom
Lake Kingdom
Wooded Kingdom
Wooded Kingdom
Lost Kingdom
Metro Kingdom
Metro Kingdom
Metro Kingdom
Snow Kingdom
Snow Kingdom
Seaside Kingdom
Seaside Kingdom
Luncheon Kingdom
Luncheon Kingdom
Bowser's Kingdom
Moon Kingdom
Mushroom Kingdom
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Models[edit]
Cap Kingdom
Cascade Kingdom
Sand Kingdom
Lake Kingdom
Wooded Kingdom
Lost Kingdom
Metro Kingdom
Snow Kingdom
Seaside Kingdom
Luncheon Kingdom
Bowser's Kingdom
Moon Kingdom
Mushroom Kingdom
Sprites (8-bit)[edit]
Sand Kingdom
Lake Kingdom
Lost Kingdom
Seaside Kingdom
Luncheon Kingdom
Moon Kingdom
Metro Kingdom (unused)
Screenshots[edit]
Cap Kingdom
Cascade Kingdom
Cascade Kingdom (after being grabbed)
Sand Kingdom
Wooded Kingdom
Lake Kingdom (after being grabbed)
Lost Kingdom
Metro Kingdom
Snow Kingdom
Seaside Kingdom
Luncheon Kingdom
Bowser's Kingdom
Moon Kingdom
Mushroom Kingdom
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Note(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ローカルコイン Rōkaru koin | Local coin | [3] | |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 本地硬币 Běndì yìngbì | Local coin | [?] | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 本地硬幣 Běndì yìngbì | [?] | ||
| Dutch | Lokale munt | Local coin | [?] | |
| French | Pièce locale | Local coin | [?] | |
| German | Spezialmünze | Special Coin | [?] | |
| Regionale Münze | Regional Coin | pre-release | [4] | |
| Italian | Moneta locale | Local coin | [5] | |
| Moneta regionale | Regional coin | pre-release | [6] | |
| Korean | 로컬 코인 Rokeol koin | Local coin | [?] | |
| Russian | Местная монетка Mestnaya monetka | Local coin | [?] | |
| Spanish | Moneda local | Local coin | [?] |
References[edit]
- ^ Nintendo (June 16, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey Gameplay with Developers at E3 2017 – Nintendo Minute (8:40). YouTube. Archived June 17, 2017, 01:30:13 UTC from the original via Wayback Machine.
- ^ GameXplain. (June 13, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey - Direct Feed Sand Kingdom Gameplay w/ "Mafia" Mario. YouTube. Retrieved September 17, 2017.
- ^ mario_odysseyJP (July 13, 2017). 砂漠の国アッチーニャの「ローカルコイン」です。さかさピラミッドのようにも見えますが、はたして真相は！？各国でデザインが違うんです。. X (Japanese). Retrieved August 6, 2024. (Archived February 10, 2018, 17:33:01 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ SuperMario_DE (August 8, 2017). Nutzt regionale Münzen, um Aufkleber und Souvenirs zu kaufen und die Odyssey damit zu dekorieren. #SuperMarioOdyssey. X (German). Retrieved August 6, 2024. (Archived January 29, 2021, 07:05:00 UTC via Wayback Machine.)
- ^ Walsh, Doug, et al. (October 31, 2017). Super Mario Odyssey PRIMA Guide. Multiplayer Edizioni (Italian). ISBN 978-8-8663126-4-2. Page 21.
- ^ SuperMario_ITA (August 8, 2017). Queste monete regionali di Tostalandia assomigliano a piramidi capovolte! Ogni regno ha le sue monete. #SuperMarioOdyssey. X (Italian). Retrieved August 6, 2024. (Archived January 29, 2021, 07:08:07 UTC via Wayback Machine.)