five-centpiece
nounUK /ˌfaɪv ˈsent piːs/
US /ˌfaɪv ˈsent pis/
A five-centpiece is a small coin worth five cents.
He bought a piece of candy with a five-centpiece.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A coin of low value used in everyday purchases.
She dropped a five-centpiece into the jar.
3. A historical term for a small silver coin worth five cents.
The museum displayed an old five-centpiece from the 1800s.
4. Anything considered to be of very little worth.
His advice wasn't worth a five-centpiece.