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{{quote|style=1|quote='''''A tiny medal. Gather enough and you can exchange them for incredible prizes!'''''|source=|console=|align=center|bgcolor=ffff00}}
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[[Image:DQVIII_Mini_Medal.png|thumb|right|200px|''Dragon Quest VIII'''s Mini Medal]]
{{Item
A '''mini medal''' is an item hidden throughout many ''Dragon Quest'' games. They are often found in chests of drawers, treasure chests, and other searchable locations. Collected mini medals can be exchanged for various prizes in the game in which they are found.
|title = Mini medal
|image = [[Image:DQVIII_Mini_Medal.png|center|200px|''Dragon Quest VIII'''s Mini Medal]]
|japanese = ちいさなメダル
|romaji = Chiisana medaru
|names = Small Medal/Tinymedal/Tiny medal
|games = ''[[Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake]]''<br>{{Dragon Quest III}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IV}}<br>{{Dragon Quest V}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VI}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest VIII}}<br>{{Dragon Quest IX}}<br>{{Dragon Quest X}}<br/>{{Dragon Quest XI}}
|buy = n/a
|sell = n/a
|effect = Can be exchanged for various prizes
}}
A '''mini medal''' is an item hidden throughout many {{Main Series}} games. They are often found in chests of drawers, [[treasure chest]]s, and other searchable locations. Collected mini medals can be exchanged for various prizes in the game in which they are found, usually with the [[Medal King]] or a similar monarch-themed character.
 
Mini medals first appeared in {{Dragon Quest IV}}, where 32 mini medals could be found and exchanged at [[Minikin's Dominion]]. Since then, mini medals appear in every mainline {{Main Series}} game, and several spin-offs, with mini medals being retroactively added in the remakes of the series' first three entries. Mini medals usually appear in finite quantities in most games, but are sometimes also obtainable as dropped items from monsters. Depending on a game, receiving all items from a mini medal exchange requires all mini medals in the game, whilst in others, the quantity of mini medals available is greater than that required for all items.  


==Prizes==
==Prizes==
===''[[Dragon Quest III]]''===
===''[[Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake|Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake]]''===
Mini medals only appear in the remakes of ''[[Dragon Quest III]]''. They are collected by a man living in the well in [[Aliahan]].
Mini medals can be traded in at the [[Citadel of the Monarch of Medals]].
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|5||[[Prayer ring]]
|-
|8||[[Scholar's specs]]
|-
|10||[[Wild Side]] scroll
|-
|12||[[Glombolero]]
|-
|15||[[Dragon shield]]
|-
|17||[[Swallowtail]]
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|20||[[Banishing bell]]
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|25||[[Scourge whip]]
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|30||[[Saviour's staff]]
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|35||[[Meditation]] scroll
|-
|37||[[Metal wing boomerang]]
|-
|39||[[War drum]]
|-
|40||[[Gringham whip]]
|}
 
==={{DQ2HD}}===
Mini medals can be traded in at the [[Isle of the Monarch of Medals]].
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|5||[[Recovery ring]]
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|15||[[Frizzle]] scroll
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|20||[[Morning star]]
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|25||[[Sage's elixir]]
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|30||[[Bunny ears|Rabbit ears]]
|-
|35||[[Agility gilet]]
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|40||[[Focus Pocus]] scroll
|-
|45||[[Swallowtail]]
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|50||[[Miracle sword]]
|-
|55||[[Siren sword]]
|-
|60||[[Flametang boomerang]]
|-
|65||[[Sacred armour]]
|-
|70||[[Astraea's abacus]]
|-
|75||[[Gringham whip]]
|-
|80||[[Godbird sceptre]]
|}
 
==={{DQ3}}===
''See main article: [[List of mini medal locations in Dragon Quest III]]''


Mini medals only appear in the remakes of {{Dragon Quest III}}. They are collected by Morgan Minimann, a man living in the well in [[Aliahan]].
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|100||[[T'n'T free pass|Gold pass]]
|100||[[T'n'T free pass|Gold pass]]
|-
|-
|100||[[Gringham whip]] (mobile only)
|100||[[Gringham whip]] ([[Cell phone]] only)
|}
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest IV]]''===
==={{DQ3HD}}===
In ''[[Dragon Quest IV]]'', mini medals are collected by a king who lives in [[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest IV|Minikin's Dominion]].
'' See main article: [[List of mini medal locations in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake]]''


In the NES version, a total of 32 medals could be found, which were used as a separate currency for the prizes offered by the medal king.  A player could get more than one of the same prize offered by the medal king; however, in order to get the best prize the player could not buy any other prize, as it cost 32 medals.
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|2
|[[Thorn whip]]
|-
|3
|[[Leather dress]]
|-
|5
|[[Garter]]
|-
|8
|[[Edged boomerang]]
|-
|12
|[[Silver platter]]
|-
|15
|[[Prayer ring]]
|-
|20
|[[Strength ring]]
|-
|23
|[[Scholar's specs]]
|-
|27
|[[Agility ring]]
|-
|30
|[[Staff of resurrection]]
|-
|35
|[[Weightlifter's belt]]
|-
|40
|[[Agility gilet]]
|-
|50
|[[Dragontail whip]]
|-
|60
|[[Stealth suit]]
|-
|65
|[[Flametang boomerang]]
|-
|70
|[[Mercury's bandana]]
|-
|75
|[[Scourge whip]]
|-
|80
|[[Dragon claws]]
|-
|85
|[[Astraea's abacus]]
|-
|90
|[[Dragon robe]]
|-
|95
|[[Blessed bikini]]
|-
|100
|[[Goddess shield]]
|-
|105
|[[Gringham whip]]
|-
|110
|[[Exotoga]]
|-
|}
 
==={{DQ4}}===
''See main article: [[Minikin's Dominion]]''


'''[[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] Version'''
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Medals'''
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|-
|20||[[Liquid metal helm]]
|20||[[Liquid metal helm]]
|-
|}
|}


In the DS remake, the number of medals and prizes earned was changed to follow the system used in more recent ''Dragon Quest'' games:
'''[[Nintendo_DS#Dragon_Quest_titles_for_Nintendo_DS|DS]] Version'''
 
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Medals'''
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|-
|60||[[Gringham whip]]
|60||[[Gringham whip]]
|-
|}
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest V]]''===
==={{DQ5}}===
Mini medals can be brought to King Dominicus in [[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest V|the southernmost island of the world]]. No version of ''V'' has adopted the cumulative system seen in later games, and every prize must be paid for individually.
''See main article: [[Dominicus' Dominion]]''
 
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{|cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="listTable"
!'''Medals'''
!'''Medals ({{SFC}} version)'''
!'''Medals ({{PS2}}/{{DS}} versions)'''
!'''Prize'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|-
|12||[[Powjamas]]
|5||12||[[Powjamas]]
|-
|-
|17||[[Glombolero]]
|10||17||[[Glombolero]]
|-
|-
|23||[[Miracle sword]]
|16||23||[[Miracle sword]]
|-
|-
|28||[[Sacred armour]]
|21||28||[[Sacred armour]]
|-
|-
|35||[[Falcon blade]]
|30||35||[[Falcon blade]]
|-
|-
|50||[[Metal king shield]]
|43||50||[[Metal king shield]]
|}
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest VI]]''===
==={{DQ6}}===
The Mini medal can be bought to [[Medal King's Palace#Dragon Quest VI|Medford's Manor]].
''See main article: [[Medford's Manor]]''
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!'''Medals'''
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|}


===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
==={{DQ7}}===
After the player defeats [[Gracos]] in [[Wetlock]], the player is able to access the Medal King provided that they also have the [[Magic Carpet]].
After the player defeats [[Gracos]] in [[Wetlock]], the player is able to access the Medal King provided that they also have the [[Magic Carpet]].
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|105||[[Gringham whip]]
|105||[[Gringham whip]]
|-
|-
|110||[[Platinum king jewel (Vocation)|Platinum King Jewel Heart]]
|110||[[Platinum king jewel (vocation)|Platinum King Jewel Heart]]
|-
|-
|}
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]''===
==={{DQ8}}===
In ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'', they are collected by [[Princess Minnie]].
''See main article: [[Princess Minnie's Castle]]''
 
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!'''Medals (PS2 version)'''
!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
!'''Prize'''
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|99||[[Dangerous Bustier]]
|99||[[Dangerous Bustier]]
|-
|-
|110||[[Flail of destruction]]
|110||[[Flail of destruction]] ([[Sony_PlayStation#PlayStation_2|PS2]] and [[Cell phone]] only)
|-
|110||[[Jester's outfit]] ([[Nintendo_3DS#Dragon_Quest_series|3DS]] Only)
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|115||[[Dragon claw]] ([[Nintendo_3DS#Dragon_Quest_series|3DS]] Only)
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|121||[[Flail of destruction]] ([[Nintendo_3DS#Dragon_Quest_series|3DS]] Only)
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|127||[[Kaleidoscope]] ([[Nintendo_3DS#Dragon_Quest_series|3DS]] Only)
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|133||[[Mandarin dress]] ([[Nintendo_3DS#Dragon_Quest_series|3DS]] Only)
|-
|-
|}
|}


==={{DQ9}}===
{{DQIXItem
|header=[[File:Mini medal DQIX icon.png]]
|name=Mini medal
|kanji=ちいさなメダル
|description=A mysterious medal that someone somewhere supposedly collects
|rarity=<big><big>★☆☆☆☆</big></big>
|price=N/A
|location=Found in:<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 3/G chests]] (10%)<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 4/F chests]] (12%)<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 5/E chests]] (12%)<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 6/D chests]] (10%)<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 7/C chests]] (15%)<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 8/B chests]] (15%)<br>[[List of treasure map treasure chest ranks in Dragon Quest IX|Rank 9/A chests]] (15%)<br>Dropped by:<br>[[Baramos]] (100%)<br>[[Cannibox]] (1/16)<br>[[Dhoulmagus]] (100%)<br>[[Dragonlord]] (100%)<br>[[Estark]] (100%)<br>[[Malroth]] (100%)<br>[[Mimic]] (1/16)<br>[[Mortamor]] (100%)<br>[[Murdaw]] (100%)<br>[[Nimzo]] (100%)<br>[[Nokturnus]] (100%)<br>[[Orgodemir]] (100%)<br>[[Pandora's box]] (1/8)<br>{{Psaro B}} (100%)<br>[[Rhapthorne]] (100%)<br>[[Zoma]] (100%)
|recipe=N/A
|ingredient=N/A
}}
Mini medals are also given as the reward for completing [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX: 1-50|quests #26 & #44]], as well as [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX: 101-150|quest #136]] and [[List of quests in Dragon Quest IX: 151-184|quest #159]].
[[Captain Max Meddlin]] collects mini medals and he can be found in the north east corner of [[Dourbridge]]. Prizes are awarded after giving the captain a certain number of mini medals.
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!'''Medals (3DS version)'''
!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|-
|28||[[Fishnet stockings]]
|4||[[Thief's Key]]
|-
|-
|36||[[Posh waistcoat]]
|8||[[Mercury's bandana]]
|-
|-
|45||[[Staff of divine wrath]]
|13||[[Bunny suit]]
|-
|-
|52||[[Gold nugget]]
|18||[[Jolly Roger Jumper]]
|-
|-
|60||[[Meteorite bracer]]
|25||[[Transparent tights]]
|-
|-
|68||[[Miracle sword]]
|32||[[Miracle Sword]]
|-
|-
|75||[[Sacred armour]]
|40||[[Sacred armour]]
|-
|-
|83||[[Orichalcum]]
|50||[[Meteorite bracer]]
|-
|-
|90||[[Metal King Helm]]
|62||[[Rusty suit#Rusty helmet|Rusty helmet]]
|-
|-
|99||[[Dangerous Bustier]]
|80||[[Dragon robe]] and Captain's Curtsy party trick
|}
After the captain is presented with the 80th mini medal, he gives the player a dragon robe and the Capn's Curtsy party trick. Afterwards, the player can trade in any number of mini medals for whichever prize they choose, similar to {{V}}.
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|-
|-
|110||[[Jester's outfit]]
|3||[[Prayer ring]]||Recovers MP on use; may break. Also used in several [[alchemy]] recipes.
|-
|-
|115||[[Dragon claw]]
|5||[[Elfin elixir]]||Restores all MP of a single party member
|-
|-
|121||[[Flail of destruction]]
|8||[[Saint's ashes]]||Used to purify cursed equipment
|-
|-
|127||[[Kaleidoscope]]
|10||[[Reset stone]]||Resets certain equipment to their base forms
|-
|-
|133||[[Mandarin dress]]
|15||[[Orichalcum]]||Required for many alchemy recipes
|-
|-
|20||[[Pixie boots]]||Protects against Damage Floors while equipped
|}
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''===
==={{DQ11}}===
[[Captain Max Meddlin]] collects mini medals in ''[[Dragon Quest IX]]''. He can be found in the north east corner of [[Dourbridge]]. Prizes are awarded after giving the captain a certain number of mini medals.  
There are two people in the game that collect mini medals. A medal collector located inside [[Puerto Valor]]'s [[inn]], and Maxime Médaillé at [[L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles]].
 
The collector at [[Puerto Valor]] will only accept 20 mini medals; Maxime Médaillé will give you the L’Album de Médailles which is needed in order to progress through the rewards.
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|-
|4||[[Thief's Key]]
|5||Shield-Bearer
|-
|10||[[Hermes' hat]]
|-
|20||[[Rune staff]]
|-
|30||Recipe Book: Kit Fit for a King
|-
|35||[[Falcon blade]]
|-
|45||Agility gilet
|-
|-
|8||[[Mercury's bandana]]
|50||[[Glombolero]]
|-
|-
|13||[[Bunny suit]]
|55||[[Spiked armour]]
|-
|-
|18||[[Jolly Roger Jumper]]
|60||[[Miracle sword]]
|-
|-
|25||[[Transparent tights]]
|65||[[Deft dagger]]  
|-
|-
|32||[[Miracle Sword]]
|75||Circle of Serendipity
|-
|-
|40||[[Sacred armour]]
|80||Recipe Book: Styles for All Seasons
|-
|-
|50||[[Meteorite bracer]]
|90||Recipe Book: Glammer Gear for Goer-Getterers
|-
|-
|62||[[Rusty Helmet]]
|100||[[Erdwin's Shield]]
|-
|-
|80||[[Dragon robe]] and Captain's Curtsy party trick
|110||Recipe Book: Making Things with Metal Kings
|}
|}
After the captain is presented with the 80th mini medal, he gives the player a Dragon Robe and the Capn's Curtsy party trick. Afterwards, the player can trade in any number of mini medals for whichever prize they choose, similar to ''V''.
 
After completing L'Album subsequent mini medals can be turned for upgrade materials of the player's choice, assuming they have the correct amount of mini medals.
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|3||[[Prayer ring]]||Recovers MP on use; may break. Also used in several [[alchemy]] recipes.
|1||[[Saint's ashes]]||Used to purify cursed equipment.
|-
|2||Chronocrystal||A recipe ingredient.
|-
|-
|5||[[Elfin elixir]]||Restores all MP of a single party member
|3||[[Elfin elixir]]||Restores all MP of a single party member.
|-
|-
|8||[[Saint's ashes]]||Used to purify cursed equipment
|3||Serpent's soul||A recipe ingredient. Can also be given to Krystalinda in exchange for other rewards.
|-
|-
|10||[[Reset stone]]||Resets certain equipment to their base forms
|3||Spectralite||A recipe ingredient.
|-
|-
|15||[[Orichalcum]]||Required for many alchemy recipes
|5||Uber Agate of Evolution||A recipe ingredient.
|-
|-
|20||[[Pixie boots]]||Protects against Damage Floors while equipped
|20||Pep pip||Immediately peps a single ally.
|}
|}


===''[[Dragon Quest Swords]]''===
==={{DQSwords}}===
You can exchange your mini medals to [[Minimoggie]] . He is located in a cave in the north east corner of [[Castle Avalonia]].
You can exchange your mini medals to [[Minimoggie]] . He is located in a cave in the north east corner of [[Castle Avalonia]].


==={{DQH}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQH2}}===
{{Stub}}
==={{DQM3}}===
''See main article: [[List of mini medals in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince]]''
Mini medals can be exchanged to the Medallist at the Maulosseum in the Circle of Conquest. There are 72 in all.
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|3||Amulet of Immunity
|-
|5||[[Sage's elixir]]
|-
|10||[[Metal slime]]
|-
|20||[[Pop Idol]]'s Scroll
|-
|30||[[Liquid metal slime]]
|-
|40||Gold badge
|-
|50||[[Metal king slime]]
|-
|60||Gold medal
|-
|70||Loyalty card
|}
==={{DQB2}}===
Mini medals are earned by solving the puzzles in [[Furrowfield]], [[Khrumbul-Dun]] and [[Moonbrooke]] -there are 10 puzzles on each island-, as well by completing tablet targets in the [[Isle of Awakening]]. The medals can later be exchanged with the [[Hairy Hermit]] for rewards such as music sheets, accessories or armor.
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|1||Geeky Specs Accessory
|-
|4||Player Lyre Recipe, Music sheet "Bustling Streets"
|-
|10||Hair Bow Accessory
|-
|14||Midenhall Garb recipe
|-
|18||Songbook - Tunes of the Town (Music sheet for: "Street Corner", "Shining City", and "Lonely Village")
|-
|22||Moustache Accessory
|-
|26||Dracky Cap Accessory
|-
|30||Rabbit Ears Accessory
|-
|34||Songbook - Traveller's Tunes (Music sheet for: "A Warrior's Journey", "A Merchant's Journey", and "Never-ending Journey")
|-
|38||Cannock Cloak recipe
|-
|42||Bandido Bandana Accessory
|-
|46||Blusher Accessory
|-
|50||Songbook - Songs of Paradise (Music sheet for: "Paradise", "Passionate Dance", and "Boogie-Woogie Bar")
|-
|54||Witch Hat Accessory
|-
|58||Block Head Accessory
|-
|62||Red Rose Accessory
|-
|65||Liquid Metal Shield recipe
|-
|70||Moonbrooke Frock recipe
|-
|74||Mystery Mask accessory
|-
|78||Songbook - Castle Choruses (Music sheet for: "Legendary Castle", "Daytime Palace", and "Night-Time Palace")
|-
|82||Liquid Metal Armor recipe
|-
|88||Songbook - Mystical Melodies (Music sheet: "Soaring Spirit", "To Play With Passion", and "Shrine Theme")
|-
|90||Liquid Metal Sword recipe
|}
Each music sheet also comes with the recipe to make it.
==={{DQStars}}===
Only found in the Japanese version of the game, they can be obtained by doing the daily quest, randomly by completing quests, and as event rewards. There are two reward lists, one that is permanent and another that changes every few months. In both cases, players can obtain rare materials and cosmetic equipment, such as the outfit of the hero of {{Dragon Quest Swords}}. One of the most important mini medal reward is the scroll that unlocks the Brave Knight vocation, a very powerful offensive vocation.
There are also ''dark medals'' and ''super dark medals'', obtained by defeating Fiend-difficulty and Archfiend-difficuly foes. Both of these types of medal allows the players to obtain rare materials and exclusive cosmetic.
==={{DQTact}}===
Mini medals can be earned by meeting certain requeriments when finishing quests or from breaking pots and opening chests in quests. Mini medals can be given to [[King Maximog]] in exchange for new units, rare materials, and equipment.
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!'''Medals'''
!'''Prize'''
|-
|1||[[Medislime]]
|-
|5||[[War hammer]]
|-
|10||10 C-rank All-purpose Ability Upgrade Tomes
|-
|10||3 Stamina Herbs
|-
|20||[[Moosifer]]
|-
|25||1 Illustrious Iris
|-
|30||1000 Gems
|-
|35||[[Bad axe|Great Axe]]
|-
|40||10 B-rank Typeless Ability Upgrade Tomes
|-
|45||Iridescent Orb
|-
|50||[[Platinum sword]]
|-
|55||5 A-rank Typeless Ability Upgrade Tomes
|-
|60||1000 Gems
|-
|65||[[Liquid metal sword]]
|-
|70||Iridescent Orb
|-
|75||[[Mythril Helm]]
|-
|75||2 Iridescent Orbs
|-
|85||1000 Gems
|-
|90||[[Metal king shield]]
|-
|95||50,000 G
|-
|100||[[Dark crystal staff]]
|-
|105||2 Iridescent Orbs
|-
|110||1000 Gems
|-
|115||[[Liquid metal jacket]]
|-
|120||2 Iridescent Orbs
|-
|125||100,000 G
|-
|130||10 A-rank All-purpose Ability Upgrade Tomes
|-
|135||1000 Gems
|-
|140||[[Metal king helm]]
|-
|145||2 Iridescent Orbs
|-
|150||100,000 G
|-
|155||1000 Gems
|-
|160||2 Iridescent Orbs
|-
|165||10 A-rank All-purpose Ability Upgrade Tomes
|-
|170||[[Metal king sword]]
|-
|175||1000 Gems
|-
|180||100,000 G
|-
|185||2 Iridescent Orbs
|-
|}
==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
DQ IV DS Mini Medal.jpg|Artwork. ({{DS}})
</center></gallery>


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Latest revision as of 18:33, 18 May 2026

"A tiny medal. Gather enough and you can exchange them for incredible prizes!"

Mini medal
Dragon Quest VIII's Mini Medal
Japanese ちいさなメダル
Romaji Chiisana medaru
Old localizations Small Medal/Tinymedal/Tiny medal
Found in Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
Dragon Quest III
Dragon Quest IV
Dragon Quest V
Dragon Quest VI
Dragon Quest VII
Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Effect Can be exchanged for various prizes

A mini medal is an item hidden throughout many Dragon Quest games. They are often found in chests of drawers, treasure chests, and other searchable locations. Collected mini medals can be exchanged for various prizes in the game in which they are found, usually with the Medal King or a similar monarch-themed character.

Mini medals first appeared in Dragon Quest IV, where 32 mini medals could be found and exchanged at Minikin's Dominion. Since then, mini medals appear in every mainline Dragon Quest game, and several spin-offs, with mini medals being retroactively added in the remakes of the series' first three entries. Mini medals usually appear in finite quantities in most games, but are sometimes also obtainable as dropped items from monsters. Depending on a game, receiving all items from a mini medal exchange requires all mini medals in the game, whilst in others, the quantity of mini medals available is greater than that required for all items.

Prizes[edit]

Dragon Quest I HD-2D Remake[edit]

Mini medals can be traded in at the Citadel of the Monarch of Medals.

Medals Prize
5 Prayer ring
8 Scholar's specs
10 Wild Side scroll
12 Glombolero
15 Dragon shield
17 Swallowtail
20 Banishing bell
25 Scourge whip
30 Saviour's staff
35 Meditation scroll
37 Metal wing boomerang
39 War drum
40 Gringham whip

Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake[edit]

Mini medals can be traded in at the Isle of the Monarch of Medals.

Medals Prize
5 Recovery ring
15 Frizzle scroll
20 Morning star
25 Sage's elixir
30 Rabbit ears
35 Agility gilet
40 Focus Pocus scroll
45 Swallowtail
50 Miracle sword
55 Siren sword
60 Flametang boomerang
65 Sacred armour
70 Astraea's abacus
75 Gringham whip
80 Godbird sceptre

Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation[edit]

See main article: List of mini medal locations in Dragon Quest III

Mini medals only appear in the remakes of Dragon Quest III. They are collected by Morgan Minimann, a man living in the well in Aliahan.

Medals Prize
5 Thorn whip
10 Garter
20 Edged boomerang
30 Strength ring
35 Scholar's specs
40 Agility ring
45 Weightlifter's belt
50 Ninja suit
55 Flametang boomerang
60 Astraea's abacus
65 Mercury's bandana
70 Dragontail whip
80 Dragon claw
85 Dragon robe
90 Staff of resurrection
95 Blessed bikini
100 Gold pass
100 Gringham whip (Cell phone only)

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake[edit]

See main article: List of mini medal locations in Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Medals Prize
2 Thorn whip
3 Leather dress
5 Garter
8 Edged boomerang
12 Silver platter
15 Prayer ring
20 Strength ring
23 Scholar's specs
27 Agility ring
30 Staff of resurrection
35 Weightlifter's belt
40 Agility gilet
50 Dragontail whip
60 Stealth suit
65 Flametang boomerang
70 Mercury's bandana
75 Scourge whip
80 Dragon claws
85 Astraea's abacus
90 Dragon robe
95 Blessed bikini
100 Goddess shield
105 Gringham whip
110 Exotoga

Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen[edit]

See main article: Minikin's Dominion

NES Version

Medals Prize
1 Staff of divine wrath
4 Happy hat
6 Miracle sword
20 Liquid metal helm

DS Version

Medals Prize
15 Strength ring
20 Ruby of protection
25 Magical skirt
30 Staff of divine wrath
34 Kerplunk bracer
38 Miracle sword
43 Happy hat
47 Mighty armlet
52 Liquid metal shield
60 Gringham whip

Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride[edit]

See main article: Dominicus' Dominion

Medals (SFC version) Medals (PS2/DS versions) Prize
5 12 Powjamas
10 17 Glombolero
16 23 Miracle sword
21 28 Sacred armour
30 35 Falcon blade
43 50 Metal king shield

Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation[edit]

See main article: Medford's Manor

Medals Prize
15 Staff of divine wrath
25 Raging ruby
30 Platinum sword
40 Miracle sword
50 Sands of time
60 Sacred armour
70 Metal king helm
80 Glombolero
90 Dragonic Diligence
100 Robust lingerie

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

After the player defeats Gracos in Wetlock, the player is able to access the Medal King provided that they also have the Magic Carpet.

Medals Prize
45 Poison needle
50 Staff of divine wrath
58 Kamikazee bracer
65 Miracle sword
75 Enclosure Plan
83 Sage's stone
90 Metal King Shield
95 Glombolero
100 Mysterious fragment
105 Gringham whip
110 Platinum King Jewel Heart

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King[edit]

See main article: Princess Minnie's Castle

Medals Prize
28 Fishnet stockings
36 Posh waistcoat
45 Staff of divine wrath
52 Gold nugget
60 Meteorite bracer
68 Miracle sword
75 Sacred armour
83 Orichalcum
90 Metal King Helm
99 Dangerous Bustier
110 Flail of destruction (PS2 and Cell phone only)
110 Jester's outfit (3DS Only)
115 Dragon claw (3DS Only)
121 Flail of destruction (3DS Only)
127 Kaleidoscope (3DS Only)
133 Mandarin dress (3DS Only)

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

Mini medal DQIX icon.png Mini medal (ちいさなメダル)
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies
Description
A mysterious medal that someone somewhere supposedly collects
Rarity
★☆☆☆☆
Price Location
N/A Found in:
Rank 3/G chests (10%)
Rank 4/F chests (12%)
Rank 5/E chests (12%)
Rank 6/D chests (10%)
Rank 7/C chests (15%)
Rank 8/B chests (15%)
Rank 9/A chests (15%)
Dropped by:
Baramos (100%)
Cannibox (1/16)
Dhoulmagus (100%)
Dragonlord (100%)
Estark (100%)
Malroth (100%)
Mimic (1/16)
Mortamor (100%)
Murdaw (100%)
Nimzo (100%)
Nokturnus (100%)
Orgodemir (100%)
Pandora's box (1/8)
Psaro (100%)
Rhapthorne (100%)
Zoma (100%)
Recipe
N/A
Ingredient for
N/A


Mini medals are also given as the reward for completing quests #26 & #44, as well as quest #136 and quest #159.

Captain Max Meddlin collects mini medals and he can be found in the north east corner of Dourbridge. Prizes are awarded after giving the captain a certain number of mini medals.

Medals Prize
4 Thief's Key
8 Mercury's bandana
13 Bunny suit
18 Jolly Roger Jumper
25 Transparent tights
32 Miracle Sword
40 Sacred armour
50 Meteorite bracer
62 Rusty helmet
80 Dragon robe and Captain's Curtsy party trick

After the captain is presented with the 80th mini medal, he gives the player a dragon robe and the Capn's Curtsy party trick. Afterwards, the player can trade in any number of mini medals for whichever prize they choose, similar to V.

Medals Prize Infomation
3 Prayer ring Recovers MP on use; may break. Also used in several alchemy recipes.
5 Elfin elixir Restores all MP of a single party member
8 Saint's ashes Used to purify cursed equipment
10 Reset stone Resets certain equipment to their base forms
15 Orichalcum Required for many alchemy recipes
20 Pixie boots Protects against Damage Floors while equipped

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

There are two people in the game that collect mini medals. A medal collector located inside Puerto Valor's inn, and Maxime Médaillé at L'Académie de Notre Maitre des Médailles.

The collector at Puerto Valor will only accept 20 mini medals; Maxime Médaillé will give you the L’Album de Médailles which is needed in order to progress through the rewards.

Medals Prize
5 Shield-Bearer
10 Hermes' hat
20 Rune staff
30 Recipe Book: Kit Fit for a King
35 Falcon blade
45 Agility gilet
50 Glombolero
55 Spiked armour
60 Miracle sword
65 Deft dagger
75 Circle of Serendipity
80 Recipe Book: Styles for All Seasons
90 Recipe Book: Glammer Gear for Goer-Getterers
100 Erdwin's Shield
110 Recipe Book: Making Things with Metal Kings

After completing L'Album subsequent mini medals can be turned for upgrade materials of the player's choice, assuming they have the correct amount of mini medals.

Medals Prize Infomation
1 Saint's ashes Used to purify cursed equipment.
2 Chronocrystal A recipe ingredient.
3 Elfin elixir Restores all MP of a single party member.
3 Serpent's soul A recipe ingredient. Can also be given to Krystalinda in exchange for other rewards.
3 Spectralite A recipe ingredient.
5 Uber Agate of Evolution A recipe ingredient.
20 Pep pip Immediately peps a single ally.

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

You can exchange your mini medals to Minimoggie . He is located in a cave in the north east corner of Castle Avalonia.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

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Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince[edit]

See main article: List of mini medals in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince

Mini medals can be exchanged to the Medallist at the Maulosseum in the Circle of Conquest. There are 72 in all.

Medals Prize
3 Amulet of Immunity
5 Sage's elixir
10 Metal slime
20 Pop Idol's Scroll
30 Liquid metal slime
40 Gold badge
50 Metal king slime
60 Gold medal
70 Loyalty card

Dragon Quest Builders 2[edit]

Mini medals are earned by solving the puzzles in Furrowfield, Khrumbul-Dun and Moonbrooke -there are 10 puzzles on each island-, as well by completing tablet targets in the Isle of Awakening. The medals can later be exchanged with the Hairy Hermit for rewards such as music sheets, accessories or armor.

Medals Prize
1 Geeky Specs Accessory
4 Player Lyre Recipe, Music sheet "Bustling Streets"
10 Hair Bow Accessory
14 Midenhall Garb recipe
18 Songbook - Tunes of the Town (Music sheet for: "Street Corner", "Shining City", and "Lonely Village")
22 Moustache Accessory
26 Dracky Cap Accessory
30 Rabbit Ears Accessory
34 Songbook - Traveller's Tunes (Music sheet for: "A Warrior's Journey", "A Merchant's Journey", and "Never-ending Journey")
38 Cannock Cloak recipe
42 Bandido Bandana Accessory
46 Blusher Accessory
50 Songbook - Songs of Paradise (Music sheet for: "Paradise", "Passionate Dance", and "Boogie-Woogie Bar")
54 Witch Hat Accessory
58 Block Head Accessory
62 Red Rose Accessory
65 Liquid Metal Shield recipe
70 Moonbrooke Frock recipe
74 Mystery Mask accessory
78 Songbook - Castle Choruses (Music sheet for: "Legendary Castle", "Daytime Palace", and "Night-Time Palace")
82 Liquid Metal Armor recipe
88 Songbook - Mystical Melodies (Music sheet: "Soaring Spirit", "To Play With Passion", and "Shrine Theme")
90 Liquid Metal Sword recipe

Each music sheet also comes with the recipe to make it.

Dragon Quest of the Stars[edit]

Only found in the Japanese version of the game, they can be obtained by doing the daily quest, randomly by completing quests, and as event rewards. There are two reward lists, one that is permanent and another that changes every few months. In both cases, players can obtain rare materials and cosmetic equipment, such as the outfit of the hero of Dragon Quest Swords. One of the most important mini medal reward is the scroll that unlocks the Brave Knight vocation, a very powerful offensive vocation.

There are also dark medals and super dark medals, obtained by defeating Fiend-difficulty and Archfiend-difficuly foes. Both of these types of medal allows the players to obtain rare materials and exclusive cosmetic.

Dragon Quest Tact[edit]

Mini medals can be earned by meeting certain requeriments when finishing quests or from breaking pots and opening chests in quests. Mini medals can be given to King Maximog in exchange for new units, rare materials, and equipment.

Medals Prize
1 Medislime
5 War hammer
10 10 C-rank All-purpose Ability Upgrade Tomes
10 3 Stamina Herbs
20 Moosifer
25 1 Illustrious Iris
30 1000 Gems
35 Great Axe
40 10 B-rank Typeless Ability Upgrade Tomes
45 Iridescent Orb
50 Platinum sword
55 5 A-rank Typeless Ability Upgrade Tomes
60 1000 Gems
65 Liquid metal sword
70 Iridescent Orb
75 Mythril Helm
75 2 Iridescent Orbs
85 1000 Gems
90 Metal king shield
95 50,000 G
100 Dark crystal staff
105 2 Iridescent Orbs
110 1000 Gems
115 Liquid metal jacket
120 2 Iridescent Orbs
125 100,000 G
130 10 A-rank All-purpose Ability Upgrade Tomes
135 1000 Gems
140 Metal king helm
145 2 Iridescent Orbs
150 100,000 G
155 1000 Gems
160 2 Iridescent Orbs
165 10 A-rank All-purpose Ability Upgrade Tomes
170 Metal king sword
175 1000 Gems
180 100,000 G
185 2 Iridescent Orbs

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