Red Coin

Red coins are found in multiple Mario games, generally serving the same purpose. They are found in sets of eight in almost all cases, the collection of which grants the player a reward, varying by game. Perhaps the most well-known example is Super Mario 64, where a Power Star is the reward; in Super Mario Sunshine, this is a Shine instead, while New Super Mario Bros. grants the player a life or power-up upon collection within the given time limit.

Red coins often add two to the coin total as well, ordinary coins being worth one and blue coins five.