Mini medal

A mini medal (also known as TinyMedal or Small Medal) is an item hidden throughout many Dragon Quest games. They are often found in chests or drawers, treasure chests, and other searchable locations. Collected mini medals can be exchanged for various prizes in the games in which they are found. These often include equipment, but in the Monster Series, they can be used to obtain rare monster Eggs.

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

Mini medals can be brought to Medford's Manor after defeating Jamirus.

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 King Maximo's Mansion, provided that they also have the Flying Carpet.

Medals	Prize	Infomation
45	Poison Needle	A venomous barb which can inflict a critical hit (instant death). Will always deal 1 point of damage
50	Staff of Divine Wrath	Has the same effect as Swoosh when used in battle
58	Kamikazee bracer	Rousing wristwear that may just save the day in times of need!
65	Miracle Sword	After a regular attack, regain 1/4 of damage inflicted as HP
75	Enclosure Plan	Used in the Monster Park
83	Sage's Stone	Infinite use, this rock restores some of each party member's HP (50-60) in battle
85	Mysterious Fragment	Used on the Pedestals in the Estard Ruins.
90	Metal King Shield	Mitigates 30 points of damage from Frizz, Sizz, and Bang-based spells as well as fire and ice-based breath attacks
95	Glombolero	This curious garment sometimes absorbs MP from enemey spells
105	Gringham whip	This wicked whip can attack a whole group of enemies at once
110	Platinum King Heart	Allows one character to become a Platinum King Jewel when taken to the Alltrades Abbey

Dragon Quest VIII

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

28: Fishnet Stockings

36: Posh Waistcoat

45: Staff of Divine Wrath

52: Gold Nugget

60: Meteorite Bracer

68: Miracle Sword

75: Sacred Armour

83: Lump of Orichalcum

90: Metal King Helmet

98: Dangerous Bustier

110: Flail of Destruction

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, starting at 4. 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

Mini medal rewards:

Name	Medals required	Info
Thief's key	4	A key, which can unlock some lower leveled chests.
Mercury's bandana	8	Head wear, any vocation.
Bunny suit	13	Body wear for women, any vocation.
Jolly roger jumper	18	Body wear, any vocation.
Transparent tights	25	Leg wear, any vocation. Looks like when nothing is equipted.
Miracle sword	32	Recovers HP when attacking an enemy.
Sacred armour	40	Recovers HP after every turn. Useful with Miracle Sword.
Meteorite bracer	50	Increases agility by 100.
Rusty helmet	62
Dragon robe	80

After obtaining 80 you can trade in a certain amount to obtain items like the Miracle Sword, Orichalcum and other hard-to-find items.

Prayer ring 3 mini medals

Elfin elixir 5 mini medals

Saints ashes 8 mini medals

Reset stone 10 mini medals

Orichalcum 15 mini medals

Pixie boots 20 mini medals

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.

Dragon Quest Monsters

Mini Medals are a crucial element in the world of DQM. They are found in various pots and dressers in GreatTree, but can also be found in the Gate Realms. Once Terry unlocks the Arena, he can visit a strange old man that lives on a cliff nearby, and exchange medals for Monster Eggs.

Rewards

Monster Egg	Medals Needed
ZapBird	13 Medals
Trumpeter	18 Medals
Spikerous	25 Medals
Metabble	30 Medals

In addition to these eggs, the Metaly owned by the Medal Man will reveal a special gate if you talk to it after receiving the ZapBird egg.

Locations

The majority of TinyMedals are found in the Gate Realms. However, as stated above, they can also be found in GreatTree. There are a total of 8 Medals.

Location	Details
Pulio's Farm	Check the pot on the far left of the screen, near the ArmyAnt.
Monster Arena	Check the barrels on the lower-right of the Arena, above the screen where the player meets Teto.
Bazaar	Near the first shop, in one of the pots.
GreatTree	After accessing the lower level, head into the Little Girl's house and check the drawers. Her house is the top entrance.
Monster Stable	Immediately after unlocking, check the drawers.
Pulio's Farm	Check the pot again after the first quake.
Queen's Chamber	Show her a GoldGolem.
Queen's Chamber	Show her a Divinegon.