Coin: meaning, definitions and examples

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coin

[ kɔɪn ]

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money

A flat, usually round piece of metal with special designs on it, used as money.

Synonyms

change, currency, money

Examples of usage

I found a coin on the ground.
He tossed a coin to decide who would go first.
The vending machine only accepts coins.
She collected rare coins from around the world.
The coin dated back to the Roman Empire.

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to invent

To invent a new word or phrase.

Synonyms

create, establish, invent

Examples of usage

She coined the term 'selfie'.
The author coined a catchy slogan for the campaign.

Translations

Translations of the word "coin" in other languages:

🇵🇹 moeda

🇮🇳 सिक्का

🇩🇪 Münze

🇮🇩 koin

🇺🇦 монета

🇵🇱 moneta

🇯🇵 コイン

🇫🇷 pièce de monnaie

🇪🇸 moneda

🇹🇷 madeni para

🇰🇷 동전 (dongjeon)

🇸🇦 عملة (ʿumla)

🇨🇿 mince

🇸🇰 minca

🇨🇳 硬币 (yìngbì)

🇸🇮 kovanec

🇮🇸 peningur

🇰🇿 тиын (tiyn)

🇬🇪 მონეტა (moneta)

🇦🇿 sikkə

🇲🇽 moneda

Word origin

The word 'coin' originated from the Latin word 'cuneus', meaning wedge, due to the wedge-shaped dies used to strike coins. Coins have been used as a form of currency for thousands of years, with the first coins believed to have been minted in ancient Lydia around 600 BCE. Throughout history, coins have played a crucial role in trade, economics, and culture.