Shiny and precious, Gold Coins might entice players to collect them along the tracks of Mario Kart World – but whatever for? Gold Coins are more important than players might first assume in Mario Kart World, so we’ve figured out exactly what Gold Coins do so that players are better prepared and learn a few secrets about them that other racers might have ignored.

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It’s essential to understand what Gold Coins do in Mario Kart World, as it might just give players the edge that they need to beat their opponents and race into first place to show that they are number one, all because they know what Gold Coins can do.

How to Use Gold Coins in Mario Kart World

Gold Coins are very useful in Mario Kart World, and there is a reason that they are scattered around every track. Players can collect Gold Coins to increase the total speed of their kart, pushing them just a tad faster than other players who are ignoring the Gold Coins. It’s a great idea to collect Gold Coins as they will increase the total speed of the player’s kart, and they can be found practically everywhere. Players can also collect a total of 20 Gold Coins in Mario Kart World, as opposed to previous entries, which used to be just 10. However, like previous games, players can lose Gold Coins by getting hit by items and obstacles, as well as by falling off of tracks. It’s always a good idea to keep stocked with Gold Coins to ensure the top speed.

Players can also unlock a new kart for every 100 Gold Coins, as Mario Kart World tracks the total of Gold Coins collected over the course of the player’s game, not just in the race that they finish.

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Mario Kart World
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Released
June 5, 2025
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ESRB
Everyone // Mild Fantasy Violence, Users Interact
Developer(s)
Nintendo
Genre(s)
Racing, Open-World
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch 2