die Münze
Translation
coin, medal
Examples
Ich sammle alte Münzen.
I collect old coins.
Hast du eine Münze für den Automaten?
Do you have a coin for the machine?
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to collect (sth.) I collect old coins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geldstück (piece of money)
Etymology
From Latin 'moneta', named after the temple of Juno Moneta where money was coined in ancient Rome.
Memory Tips
Sounds similar to the English word 'mint', the place where coins are made. Imagine a mint producing shiny new Münzen.