What is another word for coins?

Common synonyms for coins include mint, strike, coin.

What is the opposite of coins?

Antonyms of coins include debt, poverty, lack, scarcity, shortage.

Synonyms for

Coins

Verb / kɔɪnz / Another word for coins — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Coins are small, flat, round pieces of metal used as money.

Synonyms & similar words

mint strike coin money currency change coinage specie cash tokens dough bucks scratch bread moolah greenbacks nickels dimes quarters pennies shillings farthings groszy

Synonyms by register

Formal

currency specie legal tender

Informal

dough moolah cash bucks loot

Literary

gelt numismatic items

Antonyms

debt poverty lack scarcity shortage need

Common collocations

loose coins
spare coins
foreign coins
old coins
collectible coins
mint coins
pocket change

Word family

noun coin

verb coin

adjective coined

Usage note

While 'coins' refers to metallic money, it can also be used metaphorically to mean money in general, especially in informal contexts. Be mindful of the distinction between literal coins and the broader concept of currency.