Animal token
Animal Tokens[1], also known as Golden Tokens[2], Golden Statues[3], and Golden Medallions[4], are large, collectible golden figures of all four mountable Animal Friends, namely the Golden Rambi Token[2], Golden Expresso Token[5], Golden Enguarde Token[6], and Golden Winky Token[7]. They only appear in Donkey Kong Country.
Overview
Animal Tokens most often appear in hard-to-reach places, but are sometimes rewarded if Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong complete a Bonus Level. When the Kongs collect an Animal Token, it floats to the top of the screen, makes a small noise, and goes off screen. Additional tokens of the same Animal Friend are also briefly displayed, if the Kongs have any. When the Kongs collect three tokens of the same Animal Friend, they are warped to a secret Token Area[2], where the player controls the corresponding Animal Friend.
All four secret areas have a timer set to 99, and the countdown speed varies between areas. The Animal Friend's objective is to collect as many Mini Animal Tokens within the time limit. When the timer runs out, the Mini Animal Tokens are counted down, with each 100 of them being exchanged for an Extra Life. The additional tokens are lost.
A Big Animal Token of the Animal Friend is hidden in its secret area. This token doubles the player's count of Mini Animal Tokens.
Gallery
Artwork
Golden Rambi Token
Golden Expresso Token
Golden Enguarde Token
Golden Winky Token
Sprites
Sprite of Golden Rambi Token
Sprite of Golden Expresso Token
Sprite of Golden Enguarde Token
Sprite of Golden Winky Token
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | Simbolo di animale[8] |
Animal symbol |
| Spanish | Ficha de animal[9] |
Animal token |
References
- ^ Donkey Kong Country instruction booklet, page 19.
- ^ a b c M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Page 23.
- ^ Nintendo Power Issue 68, page 56.
- ^ Nintendo Power Issue 66, pages 11 and 15.
- ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Page 24.
- ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Page 26.
- ^ M. Arakawa. Donkey Kong Country Player's Guide. Page 25.
- ^ Donkey Kong Contry Italian instruction booklet, page 19.
- ^ Donkey Kong Contry Spanish instruction booklet, page 19.
