noun

coins

coins

I have some coins in my pocket.

I have some coins in my pocket.

He collects old and rare coins.

He collects old and rare coins.

((number)) coins refers to a specific number of coins I found two coins on the street.

some/any coins refers to an unspecified amount of coins Do you have any coins for the parking meter?

Synonyms: change, specie, cash

From Old French 'coing' (wedge, stamp), from Latin 'cuneus' (wedge), because the first coins were made by stamping a wedge-shaped die.

Think of the clinking sound coins make in a jar.

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