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[[File:MKAGP2 MarioCoin.jpg|right|thumb|The '''Mario Coin''' from ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''.]]
[[File:MKAGP2 MarioCoin.jpg|right|thumb|The '''Mario Coin''' from ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''.]]
A '''Mario Coin''' is a special type of [[coin]] that is found in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''.
A '''Mario Coin''' is a special type of [[coin]] that is found in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]].


These types of coins are found on every course in the game. The player can collect these types of coins that are on the ground. If a player collects a certain number of Mario Coins, he or she will gain a special private kart for the character or gain a special item only for him or her. The player can lose these types of coins like the ordinary coins by simply bumping into a wall.
== ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]'' ==
 
These types of coin only appear if the player is using a Mario Card. They are found on every course in the game. The player can collect these types of coins that are on the ground. If a player collects a certain number of Mario Coins, he or she will gain a special private kart for the character or gain a special item only for him or her. The player can lose these types of coins like the ordinary coins by simply bumping into a wall.
 
There are also two other ways to earn Mario Coins: finishing high in a race and playing Challenge Games.
 
=== Distribution ===
The following list are three ways Mario Coins are distributed:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Type !! Condition
|-
| '''MARIO COIN received''' || The number of MARIO COIN the player collects in the race. If the player collects 25, the player gains a bonus of 5.
|-
| '''Ranking bonus''' || The number of MARIO COIN earned depending on the player's finishing position.
|-
| '''Challenge game bonus''' || If the player plays a Challenge Game, the number of MARIO COIN earned for the player's performance.
|}
 
==== Challenge game bonus ====
The player can also earn Mario Coin through Challenge Games. A player can play a Challenge Game by clearing all courses within a cup in 1st place. Regardless of the Challenge Game, the maximum Mario Coin the player can earn is 15. The table is as follows:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Cup !! Condition
|-
| '''[[Yoshi Park 1|Yoshi]] [[Yoshi Park 2|Cup]]''' || 5 Coins equals 1 MARIO COIN.
|-
| '''[[Mario Highway|Mario]] [[Mario Beach|Cup]]''' || Six sections. Clearing awards 15 MARIO COIN. Failing awards 2 MARIO COIN per passed section.
|-
| '''[[Stadium Arena|Waluigi]] [[Waluigi Stadium (arcade)|Cup]]''' || 70 meters or more earns 15 MARIO COIN. Otherwise a maximum of 10 MARIO COIN depending on distance.
|-
| '''[[Donkey Kong Jungle (course)|DK]] [[Bananan Ruins|Cup]]''' || 1 MARIO COIN for each [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] knocked out.
|-
| '''[[Diamond City (course)|Wario]] [[Snow Panic|Cup]]''' || Based on how fast the player clears the stage.
|-
| '''[[Pac-Mountain|PAC-MAN]] [[Pac-Labyrinth|Cup]]''' || Based on how fast the player clears the stage.
|-
| '''[[Bowser's Castle (arcade)|Bowser]] [[Castle Wall|Cup]]''' || Four poles. Clearing awards 15 MARIO COIN. Failing awards 3 MARIO COIN per knocked down pole.
|-
| '''[[Rainbow Coaster|Rainbow]] [[Rainbow Downhill|Cup]]''' || 15 MARIO COIN for winning the battle.
|}
 
== ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' ==
 
The Mario Coin reappears in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'', the sequel to ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''. Unlike the previous game, Mario Coin appears on all game versions whether the player is using save data or not. A notable change is without the loss of Mario Coin by bumping into a wall. In international versions, it serves no purpose. A player can unlock content by earning 50 Mario Coins.
 
=== Distribution ===
There are three ways Mario Coins are distributed:
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Type !! Condition
|-
| '''Mario Coin Received''' || Number of Mario Coins the player collected in the track.
|-
| '''?''' || Unknown, seems to be for some other purpose.
|-
| '''Position Bonus''' || Number of Mario Coins received for the player's position.
|}
 
A player can also earn Mario Coins through some other purpose, such as selecting the right chest after winning a one-on-one battle in the [[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX#National Battle|National Battle]] mode.


The Mario Coin reappears in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'', the sequel to ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''.
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