COIN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for COIN?

Need another word that means the same as “coin”? Find 33 synonyms and 30 related words for “coin” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Coin” are: piece, bit, coins, coinage, coin of the realm, change, small change, silver, copper, coppers, gold, mint, strike, stamp, stamp out, cast, punch, die, mould, forge, make, manufacture, produce, invent, create, make up, devise, conceive, originate, think up, dream up, formulate, fabricate

Coin as a Noun

Definitions of "Coin" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “coin” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• One of the suits in some tarot packs, corresponding to pentacles in others.
• A flat disc or piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money.
• A flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money.
• Money in the form of coins.

Synonyms of "Coin" as a noun (11 Words)

bit	The cutting part of a drill usually pointed and threaded and is replaceable in a brace or bitstock or drill press. He had a bit of good luck.
change	Money given in exchange for the same sum in larger units. He attributed the change to their marriage.
coin of the realm	A flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money.
coinage	A system or type of coins in use. The recent coinage Eurointellectuals.
coins	A flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money.
copper	Any of various small butterflies of the family Lycaenidae having coppery wings. She had copper coloured hair.
coppers	A copper penny.
gold	Coins or other articles made of gold. He proved to be a rabid seeker for gold and power.
piece	A financial share. Each employee owns a piece of the company.
silver	A shiny grey white colour or appearance like that of silver. Thieves stole 5 000 worth of silver.
small change	A garment size for a small person.

Usage Examples of "Coin" as a noun

• Gold and silver coins.
• She opened her purse and took out a coin.
• Large amounts of coin and precious metal.

Coin as a Verb

Definitions of "Coin" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “coin” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Form by stamping, punching, or printing.
• Make (metal) into coins.
• Make up.
• Invent (a new word or phrase.
• Make (coins) by stamping metal.
• Earn a lot of (money) quickly and easily.

Synonyms of "Coin" as a verb (22 Words)

cast	Form by pouring e g wax or hot metal into a cast or mold. Cast a spell.
conceive	Form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind. My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day.
create	Create or manufacture a man made product. Little kids create because they hate being ignored.
devise	Leave (something, especially real estate) to someone by the terms of a will. A training programme should be devised.
die	Die one after another until few or none are left. My secret will die with me.
dream up	Experience while sleeping.
fabricate	Concoct something artificial or untrue. You will have to fabricate an exhaust system.
forge	Make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and hammering it. He forged ahead.
formulate	Express (an idea) in a concise or systematic way. The argument is sufficiently clear that it can be formulated mathematically.
invent	Create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of. He invented an improved form of the steam engine.
make	Make or cause to be or to become. Make an estimate.
make up	Form by assembling individuals or constituents.
manufacture	Make up something artificial or untrue. Firms who manufacture ball bearings.
mint	Form by stamping, punching, or printing.
mould	Form in clay, wax, etc. Take the marzipan and mould it into a cone shape.
originate	Come into existence; take on form or shape. A new religious movement originated in that country.
produce	Cultivate by growing, often involving improvements by means of agricultural techniques. No conventional drugs had produced any significant change.
punch	Drive forcibly as if by a punch. The nail punched through the wall.
stamp	Affix a stamp to. Traditionally medals are stamped with dies or cast from a mould.
stamp out	Form or cut out with a mold, form, or die.
strike	Undertake strike action against an employer. The opponent refused to strike.
think up	Dispose the mind in a certain way.

Usage Examples of "Coin" as a verb

• Guineas and half-guineas were coined.
• The company was coining it in at the rate of £90 a second.
• He coined the term ‘desktop publishing.
• Strike coins.
• Coin phrases or words.

Associations of "Coin" (30 Words)

anna	A former copper coin of Pakistan and India.
bicentennial	The 200th anniversary (or the celebration of it. A year long celebration marking the bicentennial of Poe s birth.
briefcase	A case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books.
bus	Send or move around by bus. The fenders had fallen off that old bus.
cent	A small sum of money. He hadn t yet earned a cent.
coinage	The invention of a new word or phrase. The volume of coinage in circulation.
collectible	Subject to or requiring payment especially as specified. A collectible bill.
collecting	The act of gathering something together.
commemorative	An object such as a stamp or coin made to mark an event or honour a person. A commemorative plaque.
currency	The metal or paper medium of exchange that is presently used. No claim had been made during the currency of the policy.
dime	Street name for a packet of illegal drugs that is sold for ten dollars. He didn t have a dime.
dollar	A United States coin worth one dollar. The dollar sign means little to him.
drachma	A unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains.
keepsake	A small item kept in memory of the person who gave it or originally owned it. She was wearing the medal he gave her as a keepsake.
medal	Decorate or honour with a medal. He was medalled by the Michigan Photographers Association.
minimum	The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required. Clients with a minimum of 500 000 to invest.
neologism	A newly coined word or expression.
numismatist	A collector and student of money (and coins in particular.
obelisk	A mountain tree or other natural object resembling an obelisk in shape.
paperback	A book bound in stiff paper or flexible card. The shelves were stacked with well thumbed paperbacks.
penny	Used for emphasis to denote no money at all. We didn t get paid a penny.
pickpocket	A person who steals from people’s pockets. I think someone pickpocketed me in Brighton on my way to the station.
pucker	Draw together into folds or puckers. The child s face puckered ready to cry.
purse	A sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse. The purse barely covered the winner s expenses.
souvenir	Something of sentimental value. The recording provides a souvenir of a great production.
stamp	A mark or pattern made by a stamp especially one indicating official validation. John stamped off muttering.
sterling	British money especially the pound sterling as the basic monetary unit of the UK. Issues of sterling bonds.
ticket	Of a passenger be issued with a travel ticket. Passengers can now get electronically ticketed.
token	Insignificantly small a matter of form only tokenish is informal. The patronizing treatment of the token Middle Eastern character.
wallet	A pocket-sized flat folding case for holding money and plastic cards.