coin

US /kɔɪn/
UK /kɔɪn/
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a flat, typically round piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money

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He flipped a coin to decide.
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I found a rare old coin.
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speciepiecetoken
1.

to invent or devise (a new word or phrase)

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The term 'internet' was coined in the 1970s.
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She coined a new phrase that quickly became popular.
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inventcreatedevisemintformulate
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to make (coins) by stamping metal

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The Royal Mint has been coining money for centuries.
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New currency is coined to replace old, worn-out notes.
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mintstampstrike
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to coin a phrasethe other side of the coin