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As a noun, coin means a piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle. As a verb, it means make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.
Meanings of coin
13 meaningsnoun
moneyA piece of currency, usually metallic and in the shape of a disc, but sometimes polygonal, or with a hole in the middle.
A token used in a special establishment like a casino.
figurativeThat which serves for payment or recompense.
slangUKUSAAVEMoney in general, not limited to coins.
“She spent some serious coin on that car!”
card gamesOne of the suits of minor arcana in tarot, or a card of that suit.
A corner or external angle.
A small circular slice of food.
informalcryptocurrencyA cryptocurrency; a cryptocoin.
“What's the best coin to buy right now?”
A flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
verb
To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal.
“to coin silver dollars”
“to coin a medal”
To make or fabricate (especially a word or phrase).
“Over the last century the advance in science has led to many new words being coined.”
To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.
Meanings from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).