This wiki page lists all the banana coin locations in the vanilla game along with pictures to help you out with your randomized adventure! Note that a few coin locations have slightly different requirements than the vanilla game, as some requirements for specific areas have been slightly altered for better playability. Special thanks to OnlySpaghettiCode for the images of the coin locations!

Single Coin Totals

• DK: 99
• Diddy: 103
• Lanky: 110
• Tiny: 118
• Chunky: 144

Plus 16 dirt patches with rainbow coins. One rainbow coin gives 5 coins to each kong, 80 additional coins per kong in total.

Table of Contents

1. Japes
2. Aztec
3. Factory

DK (15)

Just after the first gate inside the first tunnel. (3)

In the main area around the barrel blast pad. (3)

On the barrel blast course itself. Requires Baboon Blast. (2)

In the tunnel left of the main area by the 1st Kasplat. Requires collecting the golden banana in the kong cage. (3)

In the tunnel in the middle/right of the main area by the Kasplat. Requires collecting the golden banana in the kong cage. (1)

In the rainy area behind Cranky's in the coconut gun-locked cage with the Rambi crate. Requires the Coconut Gun and collecting the golden banana in the kong cage. (3)

Diddy (15)

Inside the first tunnel behind the peanut switch gate. Requires Peanut Popguns. (3)

In the main area in the water on the left by the climbable vine. (3)

In the main area taking the cannon up to the kong cage. (2)

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In the tunnel in the right of the main area by the Kasplat. Requires collecting the golden banana in the kong cage. (3)

In various spots of the Diddy mine area. Requires Peanut Popguns to enter the mountain, while the last coin requires Chimpy Charge. (4)

Lanky (15)

Inside the first tunnel behind the peanut switch gate. Requires Peanut Popguns. (3)

In the main area in the water on the left opposite the climbable vine. (2)

In the main area next to Snide's HQ. (5)

In Lanky's zinger GB cave on the right side of the main area. Requires Peanut Popguns and Orangstand to enter the cave. If tag anywhere is enabled, instead of Orangstand, a well-timed DK kick jump or Tiny's Pony Tail Twirl can jump from the closest tree to the top of the hill. (2)

In the tunnel in the middle of the main area leading to Cranky's by the Kasplat. Requires collecting the golden banana in the kong cage. (3)

Tiny (18)

In the main area on top of the mountain. Requires Diddy's Peanut Popguns for access to the top of the mountain. If you don't have tag anywhere enabled, you also need to collect Diddy's GB on top of the mountain and Feather Bow to access warp 5. (5)

In Chunky's X cave by the cannon. Requires Chunky with simian slam. (3)

In the tunnel left of the main area by the 2nd Kasplat. Requires collecting the golden banana in the kong cage. (3)

In the beehive behind the gray arch beyond the middle gate. Requires collecting the golden banana in the kong cage, Feather Bow and Mini Monkey. (2)

In the tunnel in the middle of the main area leading to Cranky's behind the Rambi door in the water. Requires collecting the golden banana in the kong cage and DK's Coconut Gun to access Rambi. (5)

Chunky (12)

In the first area next to the level portal. (3)

In the main area in the water on the right. (3)

In Chunky's X cave by the golden banana. Requires Pineapple Launcher. If tag anywhere is enabled, DK's kick jump or Tiny's Pony Tail Twirl can cross the gap. (3)

In the beehive area behind Tiny's Mini Monkey tree stump. Requires collecting the golden banana in the kong cage and Feather Bow. (3)

Dirt Patch (1)

In the main area on the right side, outside of Lanky's zinger cave. Requires Orangstand to climb the hill or a well-timed DK kick jump from the closest tree to the top of the hill or Tiny's Pony Tail Twirl from the closest tree to the top of the hill.

DK (18)

Inside the first tunnel behind the coconut switch door. Requires Coconut Gun to open the door. (3)

In the first open area in front of the llama cage. (2)

Inside the second tunnel by the giant bolder. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel. (3)

In the second open area by the tag barrel close to Snide's HQ. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel. (3)

In the Llama Temple on the right side up the first set of stairs. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel and either Coconut Gun, Feather Bow or Grape Shooter to enter the llama temple. (5)

Inside DK's 5 Door Temple by the second coconut switch. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel, Rocketbarrel Boost to spawn the spinning tower, Peanut Popguns to feed the tower and Coconut Gun to enter the temple. (2)

Diddy (17)

In the first open area in front of the temple surrounding warp 2. (5)

In the Domed Temple on the Guitar Gazump pad. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the temple and to spawn the bridge to the pad. (1)

In the Domed Temple next to the kong cage. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the temple. If tag anywhere is enabled, Grape Shooter, Feather Bow or Pineapple Launcher can also be used to access the temple. (5)

Inside the second tunnel by the caged bonus barrel. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel. (4)

Inside Diddy's 5 Door Temple. One coin is at the end of the first left path, the other on the second right path. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel, Rocketbarrel Boost to spawn the spinning tower and Peanut Popguns to feed the tower and to enter the temple. (2)

Lanky (17)

In the Domed Temple next to the exit door to the left when facing it. Requires Grape Shooter to access the temple. If tag anywhere is enabled, Peanut Popguns, Feather Bow or Pineapple Launcher can also be used to access the temple. (3)

Inside the second tunnel by Cranky's Lab. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel. (4)

In the second open area surrounding warp 4 by Funky's Store. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel. (5)

In the second open area behind the 5 Door Temple, one in each of the alcoves. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel. (3)

In the Llama Temple at the top of the back area in the puzzle room. Defeat the enemies to spawn vines to reach the coins. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel and Grape Shooter to enter the llama temple as well as access the puzzle area. (2)

Tiny (22)

In the first open area under the tag barrel. (4)

In the Domed Temple through the water to the area with the Lanky Vulture GB surrounding the pillar. Requires Feather Bow to access the temple. If tag anywhere is enabled, Peanut Popguns, Grape Shooter or Pineapple Launcher can also be used to access the temple. (4)

Inside the second tunnel by the Hunky Chunky barrel on the first left. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel. (3)

In the second open area surrounding warp 5 to the left of the big door close to Funky's Shop. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel. (5)

In the Llama Temple at the top on the platform behind the llama by the tag barrel. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel and either Coconut Gun, Feather Bow or Grape Shooter to enter the llama temple. (3)

Inside Tiny's 5 Door Temple. One coin is by the first feather switch, the second by the second feather switch, and the third at the back right path. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel, Rocketbarrel Boost to spawn the spinning tower, Peanut Popguns to feed the tower and Feather Bow to enter the temple. (3)

Chunky (19)

In the first open area by the switches of the Domed Temple. (4)

In the Domed Temple next to the exit door to the right when facing it. Requires Pineapple Launcher to access the temple. If tag anywhere is enabled, Peanut Popguns, Feather Bow or Grape Shooter can also be used to access the temple. (3)

In the second open area, swing across vines near Snide's HQ. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel. (4)

In the second open area behind the big door close to Funky's Shop next to the DK bonus barrel. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel, either Coconut Gun, Feather Bow or Grape Shooter to enter the llama temple and DK to simian slam the switch to open the big door. Strong Kong may be needed to make it to the bonus barrel if you only have one melon of health. (4)

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Inside Chunky's 5 Door Temple. The first coin is at the start of the second section, the second by the second pineapple switch, the third by the third pineapple switch, and the fourth on the path to the bonus barrel (blocked by a wall if you don't activate the third pineapple switch). Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel, Rocketbarrel Boost to spawn the spinning tower, Peanut Popguns to feed the tower and Pineapple Launcher to enter the temple. (4)

Dirt Patch (2)

In the first open area under the tag barrel.

Inside Chunky's 5 Door Temple, at the back of the second section. Requires Guitar Gazump to access the second tunnel, Rocketbarrel Boost to spawn the spinning tower, Peanut Popguns to feed the tower and Pineapple Launcher to enter the temple.

DK (13)

At the bottom of the pole to the left of the entrance. (3)

In the Testing Room on the steps. (3)

By the number puzzle in the Testing Room area in one of the far corners. (3)

In the R&D area next to Tiny's car race entrance. (3)

In the power shed in the Storage Room. Requires the Coconut Gun to enter the shed. (1)

Diddy (18)

In the Storage Room on a ledge reachable by a Simian Spring pad. Requires Simian Spring. (3)

Around the top of the pole that leads to Snide's HQ. From the entrance, head right, climb the pole, then left. (5)

Around the bottom of the pole connecting the Testing Room and R&D area. (5)

Around the top of the hole connecting the R&D area and Storage Room. (5)

Lanky (18)

In the Storage Room on the boxes leading to Cranky's Lab and Candy's Store. (3)

In the Testing Room behind the boxes by the tag barrel. (4)

Around the top of the pole connecting the Testing Room and R&D area. (5)

Inside the central machine in the Production Room. Requires the Coconut Gun and Gorilla Grab to turn on the Production Room. (3)

In the Production Room next to the high W4 on the lifts. Requires the Coconut Gun and Gorilla Grab to turn on the Production Room. (3)

Tiny (18)

Around the pole in the Storage Room by the Kasplat. (5)

Around the bottom of the pole to the right of the entrance. (5)

In the Production Room around the high W4. Requires the Coconut Gun and Gorilla Grab to turn on the Production Room. (5)

At the top of the Production Room up the conveyer belts and after the bonus barrel. Requires the Coconut Gun and Gorilla Grab to turn on the Production Room and Pony Tail Twirl to reach the platform. (3)

Chunky (28)

Around the top of the pole to the left of the entrance. (5)

In the Storage Room around W1. (5)

By the bonus barrel close to the DK Arcade machine. Requires Primape Punch to knock down the gate (3)

By the bonus barrel close to the DK Arcade machine. Requires Primate Punch to knock down the gate. (3)

Around W3 next to Snide's HQ. (3)

In the Testing Room in various holes in the walls. (4)

In the R&D area underneath the grating in the hallway. Requires Gorilla Grab to open the grates in the hallway. (4)

In the Production Room around the center machine about halfway up. Requires the Coconut Gun and Gorilla Grab to turn on the Production Room. (4)

Dirt Patch (1)

In Chunky's dark moving platforms room next to the Storage Room. Requires Primate Punch to knock down the gate.

DK (12)

On the barrel blast course itself. Requires Baboon Blast and Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area. (2)

Above the water in the sunken ships area on a plank to the right of the entrance gate. Requires high water, Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area and Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area. (4)

In DK's 5 door ship in the back right. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area and Bongo Blast to open the ship door. (3)

In a chest by the 5 door ship. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area and Lanky to transform into Enguarde to break the chest. (3)

Diddy (15)

Around Cranky's Lab. (5)

Around the instrument cactus base in the water in the sunken ships area. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area. (4)

On the seal cage in the lighthouse area. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area and Rocketbarrel Boost to reach the cage. (3)

In a chest in the sunken ship area underneath Candy's Shop. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area and Lanky to transform into Enguarde to break the chest. (3)

Lanky (16)

In the lighthouse area under the water by the Enguarde crate. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area. (3)

In the lighthouse area under the water beyond the Enguarde wall on the left. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area. (3)

In the sunken ships area under the water in a chest. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area. (3)

In Lanky's 5 door ship under the desk. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area and Trombone Tremor to open the 5 door ship. (3)

In Lanky's 2 door ship in 3 chests and tunnel before the GB. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area. (4)

Tiny (20)

In the cannon room by the start of the level in the water to the right. Requires Pineapple Launcher to open the gate. (3)

In the lighthouse area under the water outside the mermaid palace. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area. (5)

In the mermaid palace. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area and Mini Monkey to enter the mermaid palace. (3)

In Tiny's 5 door ship in a cell opposite the exit. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area and Saxaphone Slam to open the 5 door ship. (2)

In a chest by the 5 door ship. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area and Lanky to transform into Enguarde to break the chest. (3)

In the giant chest around the center gold coin pile. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the sunken ships area, Lanky to transform into Enguarde to unlock the treasure room and Mini Monkey to enter the giant chest. (4)

Chunky (28)

In the cannon room by the start of the level beyond the gate. Requires Pineapple Launcher to open the gate. (3)

In the tunnel opposite of Cranky's leading to Chunky's chest GB. (3)

By the lighthouse around W1. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area. (3)

In the lighthouse area under the water by the tag barrel closest to the mermaid palace. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area. (5)

In the lighthouse area under the water at the bottom of the deep hole. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area. (3)

In the lighthouse area inside the K Rool Ship on the barrels. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area, Gorilla Grab to spawn the ship and Primate Punch to access the barrels in the ship. (3)

In the sunken ships area on top of the instrument cactus by Funky's shop. Requires Peanut Popguns to access the lighthouse area. (5)

In Chunky's 5 door ship. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area, Triangle Trample to open the 5 door ship and Peanut Popguns to access the lighthouse area. (3)

Dirt Patch (1)

Inside the lighthouse in the back of the room at the bottom. Requires Coconut Gun to access the lighthouse area.

DK

DK Coin Location

Diddy

Diddy Coin Location

Lanky

Lanky Coin Location

Tiny

Tiny Coin Location

Chunky

Chunky Coin Location

Dirt Patch

Dirt Patch Location