The coin chime comes from Nintendo's Super Mario series, first heard in Super Mario Bros. on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985 whenever Mario collected a coin. As Mario games spread across consoles and generations, the same bright two-note sound became one of gaming's most recognisable audio cues, reused in sequels, remakes and spin-offs. Online, creators adopted it as shorthand for earning points, money or a small victory, and its short length made it perfect for memes, streams and short-form video, keeping it familiar decades after its debut.