Coinage

/ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the invention of a new word or phrase.

The coinage of words like 'selfie' and 'blog' reflects the influence of technology on language.

the process of creating coins or money.

The coinage of the new currency took several years to finalize due to complex regulations.

a set of coins used in a particular country or period.

The museum has an impressive collection of ancient coinage from the Roman Empire.

the amount of money manufactured by a state or government.

The government's coinage policy was designed to stabilize inflation and promote economic growth.

the condition or quality of being made into coins.

The coinage of gold and silver was crucial for the economy during the medieval period.

Derived from the Old English 'coyn' referring to money or a form of currency.

hard cash

Physical money in the form of coins or banknotes.

penny for your thoughts

A way of asking someone what they are thinking.

cash in hand

Money available to spend immediately.

mintage

The process of producing coins.

numismatics

The study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, paper money, and related objects.

fiat money

Currency that a government has declared to be legal tender, but it is not backed by a physical commodity.

Dough

I need to save some dough for the trip.

Bucks

I spent too many bucks on eating out last month.