1. the system of metal money used in a country
2. coins collectively
3. the process of making coins

Examples

• The country’s coinage featured images of national landmarks.
• He emptied his pockets of loose coinage.
• The mint was responsible for the coinage of new quarters.
• The coinage of the term ‘smartphone’ occurred in the 1990s.
• Ancient Roman coinage is highly valued by collectors.
• The government announced changes to the national coinage system.
• Her coinage of creative expressions made her writing unique.