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KOYN/kɔɪn/

A coin is metal money: a one-pound coin, pay in coins, toss a coin. Note or banknote is paper money. Change can mean mixed coins. Join means connect — same vowel family, different word. Do not write coin when you mean note, or join.

Meaning

A small round piece of metal used as money.

Examples

• “I need a coin for the locker at the swimming pool.”
• “The ticket machine takes coins, not cards, after ten.”
• “Keep a few coins for the trolley at the supermarket.”

Good to know

a pound coin / pay in coins. Paper cousin: note. Mix-up: join.

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