Mini medal

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Dragon Quest VIII's Mini Medal

A mini medal (also localized as tiny medal or small 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.

Prizes

Dragon Quest III

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

Medals	Prize
5	Thorn whip
10	Garter
20	Edged boomerang
30	Strength ring
35	INTSpecs
50	Ninja suit
60	Justice abacus
70	AGLScarf
80	Dragon claw
90	Vivify wand
95	Sacred bikini
100	Gold pass

Dragon Quest IV

In Dragon Quest IV, mini medals are collected by a king who lives in Minikin's Dominion.

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.

Medals	Prize
1	Staff of divine wrath
4	Happy hat
6	Miracle sword
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:

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

Mini medals can be brought to King Dominicus in [[the southernmost island of the world.

Medals	Prize
12	Powjamas
17	Glombolero
23	Miracle sword
28	Sacred armour
35	Falcon blade
50	Metal king shield

Dragon Quest VI

The Mini medal can be bought to 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

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

Medals	Prize	Infomation
45	Poison Dagger	1 Attack, 15 Appearance, Equipable by Maribel, Gabo and Melvin. Can instantly kill an enemy
50	Wind Staff	35 Attack, 20 Appearance, Equipable by Marible and Melvin. When used in battle, it casts Infermore
58	Sacrifice Ring	When used in battle, it cast Sacrifice
65	Miracle Sword	100 Attack, 38 Appearance, Equipable by Hero and Aira. 1/4 of the damage done against enemies is recovered in HP
75	Blueprint	Used in the Monster Park
83	Sage Rock	When used in battle, recovers ~80 HP to all allies.
90	Metal King Shield	70 Defense, 40 Appearance, Equipable by everyone but Maribel. Reduces 30 damage from fire/ice attacks.
95	Bolero	40 Defense, -50 Appearance, Equipable by All. Reduces MP consumption by half
100	? Shard	Used on the Pedestals in the Estard Ruins.
105	Ultimate Whip	145 Attack, 57 Appearance, Equipable by Maribel, Melvin and Aira. Attacks all enemies with decreasing damage.
110	Platinum King Jewel Heart	Allows one character to become a Platinum King Jewel when taken to the Temple of Dharma

Dragon Quest VIII

In Dragon Quest VIII, they are collected by Princess Minnie.

Dragon Quest IX

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. 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. The prizes are listed below

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 Swords

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

References

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