Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coin-of-the-realm
noun
/ˌkɔɪn əv ðə rɪlm/
Definition
A piece of currency that is officially issued and used as money in a particular country.
Examples
- In ancient times, coins of the realm were often made from precious metals.
- The new design of the coin of the realm was revealed during the ceremony.
- Local merchants only accepted the coin of the realm for purchases.
Meaning
Coin-of-the-realm refers to the authorized currency of a specific governance or system, typically a nation or state, recognized as legal tender for financial transactions.
Synonyms
- legal tender
- currency
- money
