The process of coining money. / (uncountable) Coins taken collectively; currency. / (uncountable, lexicography) The creation of new words, neologizing.

plural of coinage

The conversion of bullion (of any specified metal) into legal-tender coins for any person who chooses to bring it to the mint.

plural of loan coinage

A new lexeme – by native means – for an importation, that latter is any word formally containing foreign elements.