Mini medal

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

Dragon Quest VIII's Mini Medal

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.

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	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 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.

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

In the Nintendo 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

In the DS version it isn't possible to obtain the Gringham Whip until Chapter 6 as the Pioneer Town can't be completed until that Chapter. The Cell phone version of the game accelerates the completion of the town, thus allowing all prizes to be obtained before ending the main game/Chapter 5

Dragon Quest V

Mini medals can be brought to King Dominicus in 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.

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

The Mini medal can be brought 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 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

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

Medals (PS2 version)	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

Medals (3DS version)	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	Jester's outfit
115	Dragon claw
121	Flail of destruction
127	Kaleidoscope
133	Mandarin dress

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.

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 Swords

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