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[[File:Coin Case Composite.png|thumb|200px|Red's Coin Case, from Generation III]] | [[File:Coin Case Composite.png|thumb|200px|Red's Coin Case, from Generation III]] | ||
A '''Coin''' (Japanese: '''コイン''' ''Coin'') is a type of [[currency]] used in | A '''Coin''' (Japanese: '''コイン''' ''Coin'') is a type of [[currency]] used in every [[core series]] game before [[Generation V]]. Coins are used to play the games available at the various [[Game Corner]]s around the [[Pokémon world]]. They can also be exchanged for prizes, including rare [[item]]s, [[TM]]s, and even [[Pokémon]]. Coins cannot be obtained until the player has a [[Coin Case]] in their [[Bag]]. | ||
Coins can be bought in amounts of 50 for {{PDollar}}1000 or, starting in [[Generation II]], in increments of 500 for {{PDollar}}10000. They can also be found in {{DL|Slot machine|European Platinum|game machines}} in the European versions of {{v2|Platinum}}. | Coins can be bought in amounts of 50 for {{PDollar}}1000 or, starting in [[Generation II]], in increments of 500 for {{PDollar}}10000. They can also be found in {{DL|Slot machine|European Platinum|game machines}} in the European versions of {{v2|Platinum}}. Players cannot buy Coins in the Korean and western releases of {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. | ||
Dropped Coins can be found on the floor of the Game Corner in certain games and can be collected by the {{player}}. In most cases, dozens of Coins are found just by searching the floor. Using the [[Dowsing Machine|Itemfinder]] can help with locating these Coins. Several people may give the player free Coins, normally ten or twenty at a time. This is useful if the player wishes to start playing without having to buy any Coins. | Dropped Coins can be found on the floor of the Game Corner in certain games and can be collected by the {{player}}. In most cases, dozens of Coins are found just by searching the floor. Using the [[Dowsing Machine|Itemfinder]] can help with locating these Coins. Several people may give the player free Coins, normally ten or twenty at a time. This is useful if the player wishes to start playing without having to buy any Coins. |
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