The coin sound debuted in Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1985, created as part of the game's sound design by composer Koji Kondo. In the game it plays whenever Mario collects a gold coin, with 100 coins awarding an extra life. As Mario became one of gaming's most recognizable series, the effect spread beyond the console into videos, streams, apps and memes. Its short length and clear reward meaning have kept it in constant use as a universal signal for earning points, money or success.
About this sound
The classic Super Mario coin sound effect from Nintendo games, the bright chime played when collecting gold in game, used for rewards, points and wins.
This is the short, instantly recognizable coin pickup chime from the Super Mario games, a bright two-note electronic blip that rises in pitch in under a second. Its clean, cheerful tone signals that something valuable has been collected and progress has been made. Because the sound is so brief and positive, it lands as a tiny reward for the ears, triggering nostalgia for platformer levels, secret blocks and extra lives. Viewers understand it immediately, even without seeing Mario on screen, which makes it perfect for marking a win, a find or a small achievement.
