coinage

US /ˈkɔɪ.nɪdʒ/
UK /ˈkɔɪ.nɪdʒ/
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1.

the action or process of coining money

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The coinage of new currency was a complex process.
Historically, the coinage of gold and silver was common.
2.

a system or collection of coins in circulation

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The country's coinage includes various denominations.
Ancient Roman coinage provides insights into their economy.
3.

an invented word or phrase

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The term 'blog' is a relatively recent coinage.
Shakespeare was famous for his linguistic coinages.