The coin chime comes from Nintendo's Super Mario Bros., first released in 1985, where it plays every time Mario collects a coin in the game. As Mario became one of the most recognisable video game characters in the world, the sound travelled far beyond its original levels, appearing in later Mario titles, fan videos, streams and short-form edits. Its instant link to earning something, combined with its short and cheerful tone, has kept it useful as a quick audio shorthand for success, money and good luck.
About this sound
The classic Mario coin collect sound from Super Mario Bros, a bright two-note chime used in gaming videos, streams and memes to mark a win or reward.
This is the short, sparkling chime heard when Mario grabs a coin, a quick rising two-note ding that instantly reads as a reward. It starts bright and clean, rings for just a fraction of a second, and then stops, leaving a feeling of small, satisfying success. Because the sound is so familiar from decades of Mario games, viewers recognise it even without any picture, and it can turn an ordinary moment into a joke about getting paid, levelling up, or finally winning. Its brevity makes it easy to drop into edits without breaking the pace, while its cheerful tone keeps the moment light and playful.
