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A tiny cosmetic mod that replaces Oblivion's coin textures with higher-quality versions inspired by the author's Morrowind coins. With 2,656 endorsements and 86,845 downloads, it's a community favorite despite its simple purpose. For players who want a subtle visual upgrade to in-game currency.

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Syntax

Models And Textures

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Downloads: 86,845 | Endorsements: 2,656

💡 Notes

By VagabondAngel | v2.0 | 2,656 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your

Since it's a texture replacer, just drop the files into your Oblivion Data folder—no mod manager needed.

If you use other texture mods, load order matters: place thi

If you use other texture mods, load order matters: place this after any overhaul mods to ensure it takes effect.

Back up your original textures if you want to revert, but th

Back up your original textures if you want to revert, but the mod is small enough to reinstall easily.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Community favorite with 2,656 endorsements and 86k downloads
Tiny mod that's easy to install and won't impact performance
Fixes the 'pants' look of vanilla coins for a more polished feel

👎 Cons

Only affects coins—no other gold-related items
Last updated in 2008, so may not be compatible with newer Oblivion versions or mods
Author admits it's 'possibly pointless'—purely cosmetic with no gameplay impact

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