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coinage

[koi-nij] / ˈkɔɪ nɪdʒ /
NOUN
process of making money
Synonyms
WEAK
coining minting


NOUN
metal money
Synonyms


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The Lydians are widely credited with inventing coinage, and their ruler, King Croesus, became legendary for his immense wealth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Symbols like Lady Liberty, eagles and shields appear in lieu of kings and queens favored on British coinage.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Men are now joining women in obsessing over trimester zero, a coinage referring to the months leading up to conception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

King David I of Scotland, who reigned from 1124 until 1153, introduced the country's first coinage.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

"King Robb needs his own coinage as well," he declared, "and White Harbor is the very place to mint it."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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