COIN (2)

coin (2). Coin, v.t. to make money, stamp, forge, invent

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Coin, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Coined (koind); p. pr. & vb. n. Coining.] 1. 1. To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal; to mint; to manufacture; as, to coin silver dollars; to coin a medal.
2. 2. To make or fabricate; to invent; to originate; as, to coin a word.
Some tale, some new pretense, he daily coined, To soothe his sister and delude her mind. Dryden. 3. 3. To acquire rapidly, as money; to make.
Tenants cannot coin rent just at quarter day. Locke.