burnishedcoin

noun
UK /ˈbɜːnɪʃt kɔɪn/
US /ˈbɜːrnɪʃt kɔɪn/

A coin that has been rubbed until it shines.

She kept a burnished coin in her pocket for good luck.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A coin cleaned and made smooth by rubbing.

The old burnished coin looked almost new.

3. Something that looks bright and cared for, like a well-polished coin.

His burnished coin collection sparkled under the lamp.

4. A coin with a shiny surface made by friction.

He found a burnished coin at the bottom of the drawer.