coins

noun
UK /kɔɪnz/
US /kɔɪnz/

Coins are small round pieces of metal used as money.

She saved her coins in a little jar.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. To invent a new word or phrase.

He coined a funny nickname for his dog.

3. Flat metal pieces used in games or as tokens.

The kids flipped coins to see who would go first.

4. To make metal into flat round pieces.

The old factory coined money for the whole country.