Coinage

Pronunciation: /ˈkɔɪnɪdʒ/

Definitions of coinage

noun the invention or creation of a new word or phrase

Example Sentences

A1 The new coinage was introduced last year.

A2 She collected rare coinage from around the world.

B1 The history of coinage dates back thousands of years.

B2 Numismatics is the study of coinage and currency.

C1 The coinage of ancient civilizations is highly sought after by collectors.

C2 The design and minting of coinage requires precision and expertise.

Examples of coinage in a Sentence

formal The historian studied the origins of ancient coinage in different civilizations.

informal I found a cool coinage from the 1800s at the antique store.

slang I'm broke, can you spare some coinage for lunch?

figurative His innovative coinage of new phrases caught the attention of many readers.

Grammatical Forms of coinage

• past tense: coined
• plural: coinages
• comparative: more coined
• superlative: most coined
• present tense: coin
• future tense: will coin
• perfect tense: have coined
• continuous tense: is coining
• singular: coinage
• positive degree: coinage
• infinitive: to coin
• gerund: coining
• participle: coined

Origin and Evolution of coinage

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'coinage' originated from the Latin word 'cuneāre' which means to stamp with a die.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'coinage' has evolved to not only refer to the process of stamping coins but also to the currency system as a whole.