How to use coins in Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Coins have been a staple of Mario games, and Super Mario Bros. Wonder is no different. However, this time around we're in the Flower Kingdom, and there's a new currency for your consideration. Let's learn about the different currencies and how to use coins in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Besides your standard issue Gold Coins, Super Mario Bros. Wonder also adds in new Flower Coins, which are larger purple coins found across the map. These coins are actually more valuable than Gold Coins. Here's everything you need to know about collecting and using these coins in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

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All Super Mario Bros. Wonder coin types explained

As we mentioned earlier, there are two types of coins you can find in Super Mario Bros. Wonder.

Gold Coins

Gold Coins work the same as they always have in other Mario games, and can be exchanged in the shop for goodies. 100 Gold Coins will net you one extra life. In comparison, 20 Flower Coins will also give you one extra life.

Flower Coins

Flower Coins are the new hexagon-shaped purple currency introduced in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. There are three different types of Flower Coins.

• Regular Flower Coins are spread across the map and can be collected relatively easily. Each of these is equal to a single Flower Coin.
• Large Ten Flower Coins are equal to ten Flower Coins each. Each stage will have three of the Ten Flower Coins hidden throughout, and these can be tricky to get. These are highly valuable collectables, and we suggest revisiting stages to find them and all the Wonder Seeds.
• Small Flower Coins are equal to 0.1 of a regular Flower Coin. These only appear when the Wonder Seed is triggered for certain stages.

How to use coins in Super Mario Bros. Wonder

You need to visit Poplin Shops to make use of your coins and buy items in Super Mario Bros. Wonder. These Poplins only accept Flower Coins as currency and are the main reason you're collecting Flower Coins. Note that the stock available will vary between different Poplin Shops. Here are some items you can find and purchase:

• 1-Up Mushrooms - add an Extra Life to your total
• Standee Surprises - collect a Standee to show off in multiplayer
• Badges - complete your badge collection to 100% the game
• Wonder Seeds - a special seed that lets you experience levels in unique and exciting new ways
• Access to new areas - sometimes, a Poplin will be blocking the path to a new area, and you'll have to pay them with Flower Coins to get them to move

That's all you need to know about the coins in Super Mario Bros. Wonder and how you can use them. For more on the latest games releasing, check out our Spider-Man 2 walkthrough hub and whether Alan Wake 2 is open world.