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coin Synonyms

Another word for coin

Choosing another word for coin depends on context, so the 27 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A flat, typically round piece of metal stamped and issued by a government authority for use as money.

Usage Example

"He reached into his pocket and pulled out a silver piece to pay for the newspaper."

Strong
piece
Weak
token

• verb (Context 2)

To invent or devise a new word or phrase.

Usage Example

"Shakespeare is believed to have coined hundreds of words that are still used in modern English."

Strongest
invent
originate
Strong
create
devise
neologize
formulate
make up
come up with
conceive
contrive

• noun (Context 3)

Money in the form of metal pieces, considered collectively.

Usage Example

"The ancient merchant demanded payment in gold coinage rather than trade goods."

Strongest
coinage
specie
Strong
change
loose change
small change
hard cash
silver
cash
Weak
currency

• verb (Context 4)

To manufacture pieces of money from metal by stamping them with a die.

Usage Example

"The national treasury continued to mint silver pennies throughout the king's reign."

Strongest
mint
strike
Strong
stamp
cast
Weak
forge
monetize

Opposites of coin

The opposite of coin shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

paper money
banknote
demonetize
borrow
See all opposites of coin

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