The coin chime comes from Nintendo's Super Mario series, first heard by millions in Super Mario Bros. in 1985, where collecting a coin added to the player's score and gave a small burst of extra life progress after one hundred coins. As Mario became one of the most recognisable game characters in the world, the sound travelled far beyond the console, appearing in cartoons, adverts, reaction videos and short-form clips. It remains popular because it is short, universally understood and instantly linked to success, making it a shorthand for reward in gaming culture and online comedy.