Koin

Koins (also referred to as Kommander Koin) are common enemies found in most levels of Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!, usually located near the end of the level. If defeated with an Steel Keg, the player is able to collect the DK Coin. They do not appear in boss levels.
== History ==
=== Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! ===
Even when approached from behind or above, Koins will always hold the shield in the direction of Dixie and Kiddy Kong. This is can be used to the player's advantage, as on certain occasions the Kongs might have to throw a Steel Keg, then quickly maneuver behind the Koin so that it exposes it's weak point. Throwing a Steel Keg towards the shield will result in the barrel bouncing off the shield, except when it is thrown from above, in which case it will simply roll over the shield.
In the most scenarios, Koins will stand near a wall which the player has to throw the barrels to. In order to defeat the Koin, the player must throw the barrel towards the wall, while standing in front of the Koin, so that it's weak point, the back, is hit by the barrel which bounced off the wall.
=== Donkey Kong Land III ===
In Donkey Kong Land III, Koins function almost identical as in the previous game, with the only exception being that the player is rewarded with the DK Coin immediately after defeating a Koin.
== Trivia ==
* Although Koins never appear underwater, they do appear at the end of the underwater levels, usually in the top left corner of the cave, on a higher level.
** The same applies to the level Demolition Drain-Pipe.
* The artwork of Koins depicts them simply having markings of a DK Coin on their shields, although in the game the actual coin is attached to the shield.
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