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'''Banana Coins''' | '''Banana Coins''' are a currency used in the [[Donkey Kong (franchise)|''Donkey Kong'' franchise]], starting with ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong Quest]]''. They are [[coin]]s depicting a [[Banana]], or sometimes a Banana Bunch: these are known as Banana Bunch Coins. Their purpose varies between games, but are usually used to buy an item or service from a supporting character. Banana Coins were replaced with [[Bear Coin]]s in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' and its handheld follow-up, ''[[Donkey Kong Land III]]''. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''=== | |||
[[File:BananaCoin DKC2.png|thumb|left|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']] | |||
[[File:BananaCoin DKC2.png|thumb | In ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'', Banana Bunch Coins are scattered throughout each level. [[Diddy Kong|Diddy]] and [[Dixie Kong]] use them to pay for services offered by the [[Kong Family]]: use of [[Funky Kong]]'s [[Biplane Barrel]] at [[Funky's Flights II]], obtain advice from [[Cranky Kong]] at [[Monkey Museum]], saving the game and receiving advice from [[Wrinkly Kong]] at [[Kong Kollege]], and playing [[Swanky Kong]]'s quizzes at [[Swanky's Bonus Bonanza]]. The Kongs can carry up to 99 Banana Bunch Coins at a time. | ||
In '' | |||
In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version | In the [[Game Boy Advance]] version, the [[Kong]]s can get into a rematch with a boss by paying ten Banana Bunch Coins to Swanky. Additionally, Wrinkly no longer offers to save the game because the world map's start menu already has this feature. | ||
===''Donkey Kong 64''=== | |||
[[File:DK64BananaCoins.png|thumb|120x120px|Banana Bunch Coins, from '' | [[File:DK64BananaCoins.png|thumb|120x120px|Banana Bunch Coins, from ''Donkey Kong 64'']] | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Banana Bunch Coins | In ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'', Banana Bunch Coins are scattered throughout every level. They appear in five colors, each corresponding to a Kong: yellow ones can only be collected by [[Donkey Kong]], red ones by [[Diddy Kong]], blue ones by [[Lanky Kong]], purple ones by [[Tiny Kong]] and green ones by [[Chunky Kong]]. Numerous Banana Bunch Coins were scattered throughout the levels of the game for the Kongs to seek out. Banana Coins are required for purchasing weapons from [[Funky Kong]], moves and abilities from [[Cranky Kong]], and musical instruments from [[Candy Kong]]. | ||
A unique type of Banana Bunch Coin, known as [[5-Banana Coin]]s are also featured in the game, hidden under [[DK Dirt Pile]]s. They coins are larger than normal ones, and add five Banana Bunch Coins to each Kong's total, equaling 25 in total. | |||
Each Kong can obtain up to a certain number of Banana Bunch Coins: | |||
*Donkey: 179 | *Donkey: 179 | ||
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*Tiny: 198 | *Tiny: 198 | ||
*Chunky: 224 | *Chunky: 224 | ||
Every Kong spends 21 Banana Coins on personal upgrades, Donkey Kong spends an extra two to replay the ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]'' arcade game, and 53 are spent on shared upgrades. There are 974 in total, but the Kongs must obtain 814 altogether for the player to receive a 101 percent rating. | |||
====''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Color)==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country'' (Game Boy Color)==== | ||
[[File:Banana Coin - Donkey Kong Country GBC.png|thumb|A Banana Bunch Coin in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)]] | [[File:Banana Coin - Donkey Kong Country GBC.png|thumb|A Banana Bunch Coin in ''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC)]] | ||
Banana Bunch Coins | Banana Bunch Coins appear in the [[Game Boy Color]] version of ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', as a collectible item in all six of [[Candy's Challenge]]. Each challenge involves an objective of [[Donkey Kong]] or [[Diddy Kong]] having to participate in a challenge to obtain a Banana Bunch Coin. The six Banana Bunch Coins are shown from the main menu's "View Items" option, under "Bonus". The ones not yet obtained by the Kongs are represented by a black silhouette. | ||
===''DK: Jungle Climber''=== | |||
[[File:DKJC Banana Coin.png|frame]] | |||
Banana Bunch Coins return in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'', where they are now known as Banana Coins<ref>''Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber'' instruction booklet, page 15.</ref> despite still retaining the image of a Banana Bunch. In this game, five are found in each level. After the game is beaten, they can be spent on extra levels. | |||
====''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' / ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D''==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' / ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D''==== | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', Banana Coins were redesigned to only depict a single Banana instead of a Banana Bunch. Their main purpose is for purchasing various items at [[Cranky Kong's Shop]]. Banana Coins are scattered throughout every level. [[Donkey Kong]] and [[Diddy Kong]] can collect up to 999 Banana Coins. | |||
The Kongs can also obtain Banana Coins by jumping on at least three enemies in succession, or as a prize from the [[Slot Machine Barrel]]. | |||
====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''==== | ====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''==== | ||
In ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'', Banana Coins have a very similar role as in the predecessor, ''Donkey Kong Country Returns''. They were recolored from yellow to golden and sparkle continuously. Banana Coins are still used for buying items, this time at [[Funky's Fly 'n' Buy]]. Like the previous game, players can collect up to 999 Banana Coins. | |||
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | ===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | ||
A Banana Bunch Coin appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]. The sticker uses its artwork of Donkey Kong's yellow Banana Bunch Coins from ''Donkey Kong 64'', and it increases the strength of leg attacks by four and the sticker can be used by any character. | A Banana Bunch Coin appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as a [[Sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]]. The sticker uses its artwork of Donkey Kong's yellow Banana Bunch Coins from ''Donkey Kong 64'', and it increases the strength of leg attacks by four and the sticker can be used by any character. | ||
====Sticker information==== | ====Sticker information==== | ||
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|[Leg] - Attack +4 | |[Leg] - Attack +4 | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Banana Coin.png|Sprite from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' | |||
BananacoinDKCR.png|Artwork from ''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' | |||
</gallery> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
Revision as of 02:43, January 27, 2019
Template:Item-infobox Banana Coins are a currency used in the Donkey Kong franchise, starting with Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong Quest. They are coins depicting a Banana, or sometimes a Banana Bunch: these are known as Banana Bunch Coins. Their purpose varies between games, but are usually used to buy an item or service from a supporting character. Banana Coins were replaced with Bear Coins in Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! and its handheld follow-up, Donkey Kong Land III.
History
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest / Donkey Kong Land 2
In Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest and Donkey Kong Land 2, Banana Bunch Coins are scattered throughout each level. Diddy and Dixie Kong use them to pay for services offered by the Kong Family: use of Funky Kong's Biplane Barrel at Funky's Flights II, obtain advice from Cranky Kong at Monkey Museum, saving the game and receiving advice from Wrinkly Kong at Kong Kollege, and playing Swanky Kong's quizzes at Swanky's Bonus Bonanza. The Kongs can carry up to 99 Banana Bunch Coins at a time.
In the Game Boy Advance version, the Kongs can get into a rematch with a boss by paying ten Banana Bunch Coins to Swanky. Additionally, Wrinkly no longer offers to save the game because the world map's start menu already has this feature.
Donkey Kong 64
In Donkey Kong 64, Banana Bunch Coins are scattered throughout every level. They appear in five colors, each corresponding to a Kong: yellow ones can only be collected by Donkey Kong, red ones by Diddy Kong, blue ones by Lanky Kong, purple ones by Tiny Kong and green ones by Chunky Kong. Numerous Banana Bunch Coins were scattered throughout the levels of the game for the Kongs to seek out. Banana Coins are required for purchasing weapons from Funky Kong, moves and abilities from Cranky Kong, and musical instruments from Candy Kong.
A unique type of Banana Bunch Coin, known as 5-Banana Coins are also featured in the game, hidden under DK Dirt Piles. They coins are larger than normal ones, and add five Banana Bunch Coins to each Kong's total, equaling 25 in total.
Each Kong can obtain up to a certain number of Banana Bunch Coins:
- Donkey: 179
- Diddy: 183
- Lanky: 190
- Tiny: 198
- Chunky: 224
Every Kong spends 21 Banana Coins on personal upgrades, Donkey Kong spends an extra two to replay the Donkey Kong arcade game, and 53 are spent on shared upgrades. There are 974 in total, but the Kongs must obtain 814 altogether for the player to receive a 101 percent rating.
Donkey Kong Country (Game Boy Color)
Banana Bunch Coins appear in the Game Boy Color version of Donkey Kong Country, as a collectible item in all six of Candy's Challenge. Each challenge involves an objective of Donkey Kong or Diddy Kong having to participate in a challenge to obtain a Banana Bunch Coin. The six Banana Bunch Coins are shown from the main menu's "View Items" option, under "Bonus". The ones not yet obtained by the Kongs are represented by a black silhouette.
DK: Jungle Climber
Banana Bunch Coins return in DK: Jungle Climber, where they are now known as Banana Coins[1] despite still retaining the image of a Banana Bunch. In this game, five are found in each level. After the game is beaten, they can be spent on extra levels.
Donkey Kong Country Returns / Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
In Donkey Kong Country Returns and Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Banana Coins were redesigned to only depict a single Banana instead of a Banana Bunch. Their main purpose is for purchasing various items at Cranky Kong's Shop. Banana Coins are scattered throughout every level. Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong can collect up to 999 Banana Coins.
The Kongs can also obtain Banana Coins by jumping on at least three enemies in succession, or as a prize from the Slot Machine Barrel.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
In Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, Banana Coins have a very similar role as in the predecessor, Donkey Kong Country Returns. They were recolored from yellow to golden and sparkle continuously. Banana Coins are still used for buying items, this time at Funky's Fly 'n' Buy. Like the previous game, players can collect up to 999 Banana Coins.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
A Banana Bunch Coin appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a sticker. The sticker uses its artwork of Donkey Kong's yellow Banana Bunch Coins from Donkey Kong 64, and it increases the strength of leg attacks by four and the sticker can be used by any character.
Sticker information
| Name | Image | Artwork from | Effect in The Subspace Emissary |
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| Banana Coin | 
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Donkey Kong 64 | [Leg] - Attack +4 |
Gallery
Sprite from Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
Artwork from Donkey Kong Country Returns
References
- ^ Donkey Kong: Jungle Climber instruction booklet, page 15.
| DK: Jungle Climber | ||
|---|---|---|
| Characters | Playable | Donkey Kong • Diddy Kong • Dixie Kong • Funky Kong |
| Non-playable | Candy Kong • Cranky Kong • Wrinkly Kong • Xananab | |
| Enemies and obstacles | Bramble • Click-Clack • Flipflap • Flitter • Ghost • Klobber • Kritter • Lockjaw • Mini-Necky • Neek • Puftup • Shuri • Spike • Zinger | |
| Bosses | Banana Ship • Junklomp • Mega Amp • Draglinger • King K. Rool | |
| Items | Banana • Banana Bunch • Banana Coin • Crystal Banana • Crystal Star • DK Coin • Gem • Hammer • KONG Panels • Oil barrel • Torch • Wings | |
| Objects | Booster Barrel • Cannon Barrel • DK Barrel • Exit • Giant flower • Handle Peg • Iron Barrel • Jack Peg • Mine • Peg • Peg Board • Question Barrel • Rock • Spike • Spirowarp • Spinner Barrel • Spinning Peg • Switch Peg • TNT Barrel | |
| Worlds | Sun Sun Island • Lost Island • Ghost Island • Chill 'n' Char Island • High-High Island • Wormhole • Extra Stages | |
| Minigames | Rolling Panic • Banana Grab • Speed Climb • Throw 'n' Crush • Orange Picker • Booster Battle • Banana Bonanza | |
