coinage

/ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/
noun
  1. The system or type of money used in a country.
    • The country introduced new coinage to replace the old paper bills.
    • The museum has a large collection of Roman coinage.
    • Ancient coinage often features the faces of rulers or gods.
  2. The process of making coins.
    • The government invested in modern machinery for coinage.
    • The royal mint is responsible for the coinage of all official currency.
    • Coinage techniques have improved greatly since medieval times.
  3. A newly invented word or phrase.
    • The term 'bromance' is a playful coinage that became popular in the 2000s.
    • Shakespeare is famous for his many coinages that entered the English language.
    • The word 'selfie' is a recent coinage from the digital age.
  4. The invention or creation of something new, especially a word or phrase.
    • The coinage of new slang happens quickly among teenagers.
    • Her coinage of the term 'eco-friendly' helped spread environmental awareness.
    • The company's coinage of a catchy slogan boosted their sales.
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