Definition

The process of producing new coins or changing the design of existing coins.

Example

The government decided to implement a recoinage to update the currency's design.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recoinage happening next month?

Yeah, I read something about it — seems interesting!

I wonder how it will affect our coins and their values.

It might be cool to see some new designs on the coins.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Recoinage → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "coinage" (from Old French *coignage*, meaning the act of making coins). The word "recoinage" refers to the act of making coins again or the process of minting new coins.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and the process of making coins ('coinage') — that's why recoinage means to make coins again.

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