The Mario coin sound is associated with Nintendo's Super Mario games, where collecting coins became one of the series' most recognizable audio cues. Over time, the effect spread far beyond gameplay and became common in short-form edits, streams and memes as a shorthand for reward, success or free points. It remains popular because the sound is instantly understood, very short, and easy to sync with visual gags. It fills a similar role to the roblox oof or a pop sfx in fast comedic editing.