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{{item-infobox
|name=Rareware Coin
|name=Rareware Coin
|image=[[File:Bananastub.jpg]]<br>A Golden Banana from ''Donkey Kong 64''.
|image=[[File:Bananastub.jpg]]<br>A Golden Banana from ''Donkey Kong 64''
|first_appearance=[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]] - ''[[Raiders of the Lost Banana]]'' ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]])
|first_appearance=[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]] - "[[Raiders of the Lost Banana]]" ([[List of games by date#1998|1998]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' ([[List of games by date#2013|2013]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]'' ([[List of games by date#2013|2013]])
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{{quote2|Well, if it isn't my lazy, good-for-nothing [[Donkey Kong|son]]. Lost your Golden Bananas again?|[[Cranky Kong|Professor Cranky Kong]]|[[Donkey Kong 64]]}}
{{quote2|Well, if it isn't my lazy, good-for-nothing [[Donkey Kong|son]]. Lost your Golden Bananas again?|[[Cranky Kong|Professor Cranky Kong]]|[[Donkey Kong 64]]}}
'''Golden Bananas''' are large shiny [[banana]]s that first appeared in ''[[Mario Party]]''. They sometimes appear as collectible items, such as in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''.
'''Golden Bananas''' are large, shiny [[banana]]s that first appear in the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series]], and later in their first in-game appearance in ''[[Mario Party]]'' and more prominently in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]''. They often appear as collectible items.


==History==
==History==
===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
[[File:Raiders365.png|thumb|right]]
The ''Donkey Kong Country'' animated series features a single Golden Banana of a different type in the episode "[[Raiders of the Lost Banana]]". This Golden Banana is found by DK in [[Inka Dinka Doo]]'s [[Inka Dinka Doo's Temple|Temple]], and he decides to give it to [[Candy Kong]] as a present. As a result, however, DK sets off a curse that befalls anyone nearby the beholder. K. Rool later kidnaps Candy and demands she hand over the banana, but DK shows up to rescue her and returns the banana to Inka Dinka Doo. However, [[Polly Roger]] then steals the banana back, but now only K. Rool is affected by the curse.
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===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
====''Donkey Kong 64''====
[[File:DK64 Banana Hoard.png|thumb|left|A complete Banana Hoard featuring all the Golden Bananas in ''Donkey Kong 64''{{'}}s ending.]] [[File:Rareware Banana.jpg|thumb|right|Golden Banana with the [[Rareware]] Sticker]]  
[[File:DK64 Banana Hoard.png|thumb|left|A complete Banana Hoard featuring all the Golden Bananas in ''Donkey Kong 64''{{'}}s ending]]
In ''Donkey Kong 64'', Golden Bananas are the main collectible items. They are also [[Donkey Kong]]'s supply of bananas that he keeps in his [[Banana Hoard]].
[[File:Rareware Banana.jpg|thumb|right|Golden Banana with the Rareware sticker]]  
In ''Donkey Kong 64'', Golden Bananas are the main collectible items. They are also [[Donkey Kong]]'s supply of bananas that he keeps in his [[Banana Hoard]]. They are imprinted with a [[Nintendo 64]] sticker.


During the opening sequence, [[King K. Rool]] orders the [[Kremling]]s to steal the Golden Bananas and kidnap the other four Kongs (who are later freed) in an attempt to distract Donkey Kong while they repair the [[Blast-o-Matic]]. [[B. Locker]] is assigned by K. Rool to block the [[Kong]]s from entering the other worlds; however, B. Locker allows them to enter if they have at least a minimum of a certain number of Golden Bananas (the requirement is different for each world).
During the opening sequence, [[King K. Rool]] orders the [[Kremling]]s to steal the Golden Bananas and kidnap the other four Kongs (who are later freed) in an attempt to distract Donkey Kong while they repair the [[Blast-o-Matic]]. [[B. Locker]] is assigned by K. Rool to block the [[Kong]]s from entering the other worlds; however, B. Locker allows them to enter if they have at least a minimum of a certain number of Golden Bananas (the requirement is different for each world).
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Tiny can obtain a 201st Golden Banana from the [[Banana Fairy Princess]] when she and the Kongs have captured every [[Banana Fairy]]. This Golden Banana is hidden behind a door, which the Banana Fairy Princess opens if the Kongs have recovered every Banana Fairy. This Golden Banana is different from other ones because of its larger size, and it has the [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] logo on it. All 201 Golden Bananas are required to achieve a 100% [[completion]] rating and to unlock the secret ending.
Tiny can obtain a 201st Golden Banana from the [[Banana Fairy Princess]] when she and the Kongs have captured every [[Banana Fairy]]. This Golden Banana is hidden behind a door, which the Banana Fairy Princess opens if the Kongs have recovered every Banana Fairy. This Golden Banana is different from other ones because of its larger size, and it has the [[Rare Ltd.|Rareware]] logo on it. All 201 Golden Bananas are required to achieve a 100% [[completion]] rating and to unlock the secret ending.
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====''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''====
====''Donkey Kong Barrel Blast''====
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===''Mario Party'' series===
===''Mario Party'' series===
====''Mario Party''====
====''Mario Party''====
A Golden Banana in clusters makes there game debut in ''[[Mario Party]]'' as the mysterious treasure that is locked away in the ancient ruins of [[DK's Jungle Adventure]]. At the end of the game, during the award ceremony, the winning player's stars form a giant [[Star (Mario Party series)|Star]] which flies to the stone chest at the upper-left part of the board, which reveals the treasure.
A Golden Banana in clusters makes their game debut in ''[[Mario Party]]'' as the mysterious treasure that is locked away in the ancient ruins of [[DK's Jungle Adventure]]. At the end of the game, during the award ceremony, the winning player's stars form a giant [[Star (Mario Party series)|Star]] which flies to the stone chest at the upper-left part of the board, which reveals the treasure.


====''Mario Party 4''====
====''Mario Party 4''====
Golden Bananas appear in ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' where they appear in the mini-game [[Tree Stomp]]. [[Ukikis]] will occasionally throw them, which can speed up any character who touches them.
Golden Bananas appear in ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' in the mini-game [[Tree Stomp]]. [[Ukiki]]s will occasionally throw them, which can speed up any character who touches them.


====''Mario Party 9''====
====''Mario Party 9''====
A Golden Banana Bunch also appears in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'', it appears in the mini-game [[DK's Banana Bonus]], Donkey Kong tosses in a golden [[Barrel Cannon]], which moves across the top of the screen. If the player can reach this cannon, then they are shot into a higher area with banana bunches and one massive golden banana bunch that rewards ten bananas.
A Golden Banana Bunch also appears in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'' in the mini-game [[DK's Banana Bonus]], where Donkey Kong tosses one in a golden [[Barrel Cannon]], which moves across the top of the screen. If the player can reach this cannon, they are shot into a higher area with Banana Bunches and one massive Golden Banana Bunch that rewards ten Bananas.


===''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''===
===''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''===
"Gold Bananas" are an item in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. <sup>[[https://mariokart-acgpdx.bngames.net/item/bougai/ Translation needed]]</sup>
"Gold Bananas" are an item in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''.<sup>[[https://mariokart-acgpdx.bngames.net/item/bougai/ Translation needed]]</sup>
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===''Donkey Kong Country'' television series===
[[File:Raiders365.png|thumb|right]]
The [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|animated series]] features a single Golden Banana of a different type in the episode "[[Raiders of the Lost Banana]]". This Golden Banana is found by DK in [[Inka Dinka Doo]]'s [[Inka Dinka Doo's Temple|Temple]], and he decides to give it to [[Candy Kong]] as a present. As a result, however, DK sets off a curse that befalls anyone nearby the beholder. K. Rool later kidnaps Candy and demands she hand over the banana, but DK shows up to rescue her and returns the Banana to Inka Dinka Doo. However, [[Polly Roger]] then steals the banana back, but now only K. Rool is affected by the curse.


==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Rare Ad.jpg|thumb]]
*In [[List of Donkey Kong Country pre-release and unused content|an early pitch]] for the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', an artifact known as the Golden Banana would have driven the plot, after having been stolen from DK by an unused [[Kremling]] named Korporal Krizzle.
*In [[List of Donkey Kong Country pre-release and unused content|an early pitch]] for the original ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', an artifact known as the Golden Banana would have driven the plot, after having been stolen from DK by an unused [[Kremling]] named Korporal Krizzle.
*4 years before the Donkey Kong Country television series episode "Raiders of the Lost Banana", EDGE #13, October 1994 has a Golden Banana statue that appears in an ad page for Rare Ltd. advertising to hire for different jobs. [[File:Rare Ad.jpg|thumb]]
*Two years prior to the airing of "Raiders of the Lost Banana", issue 13 of the gaming magazine ''{{wp|Edge (magazine)|Edge}}'', released in October 1994, featured a Golden Banana statue in a job advertisement for [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]].


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“Well, if it isn't my lazy, good-for-nothing son. Lost your Golden Bananas again?”
Professor Cranky Kong, Donkey Kong 64

Golden Bananas are large, shiny bananas that first appear in the Donkey Kong Country animated series, and later in their first in-game appearance in Mario Party and more prominently in Donkey Kong 64. They often appear as collectible items.

History

Donkey Kong Country television series

Raiders of the Lost Banana

The Donkey Kong Country animated series features a single Golden Banana of a different type in the episode "Raiders of the Lost Banana". This Golden Banana is found by DK in Inka Dinka Doo's Temple, and he decides to give it to Candy Kong as a present. As a result, however, DK sets off a curse that befalls anyone nearby the beholder. K. Rool later kidnaps Candy and demands she hand over the banana, but DK shows up to rescue her and returns the banana to Inka Dinka Doo. However, Polly Roger then steals the banana back, but now only K. Rool is affected by the curse.

Donkey Kong franchise

Donkey Kong 64

Banana hoard
A complete Banana Hoard featuring all the Golden Bananas in Donkey Kong 64's ending
Golden Banana with the Rareware Sticker.
Golden Banana with the Rareware sticker

In Donkey Kong 64, Golden Bananas are the main collectible items. They are also Donkey Kong's supply of bananas that he keeps in his Banana Hoard. They are imprinted with a Nintendo 64 sticker.

During the opening sequence, King K. Rool orders the Kremlings to steal the Golden Bananas and kidnap the other four Kongs (who are later freed) in an attempt to distract Donkey Kong while they repair the Blast-o-Matic. B. Locker is assigned by K. Rool to block the Kongs from entering the other worlds; however, B. Locker allows them to enter if they have at least a minimum of a certain number of Golden Bananas (the requirement is different for each world).

During their adventure, Donkey Kong and the four other Kongs (Diddy Kong, Tiny Kong, Lanky Kong, and Chunky Kong) must collect Golden Bananas in every world, by completing various tasks and challenges. There are 25 Golden Bananas in every world, five for each Kong to obtain. There are a total of 200 Golden Bananas to collect in the seven worlds and the hub location, DK Isles.

Tiny can obtain a 201st Golden Banana from the Banana Fairy Princess when she and the Kongs have captured every Banana Fairy. This Golden Banana is hidden behind a door, which the Banana Fairy Princess opens if the Kongs have recovered every Banana Fairy. This Golden Banana is different from other ones because of its larger size, and it has the Rareware logo on it. All 201 Golden Bananas are required to achieve a 100% completion rating and to unlock the secret ending.

Donkey Kong Barrel Blast

Golden Bananas appear in Donkey Kong Barrel Blast, where they are found after passing over a Surprise Panel and are worth fifty bananas when collected.

Donkey Kong Country Returns

Golden Temple
The Golden Banana in Donkey Kong Country Returns

In Donkey Kong Country Returns, a single Golden Banana makes an appearance. While leaving Cranky Kong's Shop, Cranky Kong can sometime ramble about finding a Golden Banana that transports one to another dimension. After accessing the Golden Temple via the Rare Orbs, Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong are surprised to see the giant Golden Banana, held by two golden DK-like statues. Peeling its skin and tasting it does indeed transport them to another world.

Mario Party series

Mario Party

A Golden Banana in clusters makes their game debut in Mario Party as the mysterious treasure that is locked away in the ancient ruins of DK's Jungle Adventure. At the end of the game, during the award ceremony, the winning player's stars form a giant Star which flies to the stone chest at the upper-left part of the board, which reveals the treasure.

Mario Party 4

Golden Bananas appear in Mario Party 4 in the mini-game Tree Stomp. Ukikis will occasionally throw them, which can speed up any character who touches them.

Mario Party 9

A Golden Banana Bunch also appears in Mario Party 9 in the mini-game DK's Banana Bonus, where Donkey Kong tosses one in a golden Barrel Cannon, which moves across the top of the screen. If the player can reach this cannon, they are shot into a higher area with Banana Bunches and one massive Golden Banana Bunch that rewards ten Bananas.

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX

"Gold Bananas" are an item in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.[Translation needed]

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Gallery

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Trivia

  • In an early pitch for the original Donkey Kong Country, an artifact known as the Golden Banana would have driven the plot, after having been stolen from DK by an unused Kremling named Korporal Krizzle.
  • Two years prior to the airing of "Raiders of the Lost Banana", issue 13 of the gaming magazine Edge, released in October 1994, featured a Golden Banana statue in a job advertisement for Rare.

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