The clip comes from the internal files of Super Mario Galaxy 2, where it is stored in SpkRes.Arc as CS_PERC_COIN.WAV. Unlike most effects heard through the television, it was made to play from the Wii Remote speaker during play, so many players never noticed it as a separate sound. Fans ripping Wii game audio later shared it online as a clean retro coin effect. Its link to Mario and its short, unmistakable pickup tone have kept it popular for reward moments in videos and games.