subsidiary coin

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a coin, especially one made of silver, having a value less than that of the monetary unit.

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Origin of subsidiary coin

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Words nearby subsidiary coin

subsidence, subsidiarity, subsidiary, subsidiary atrial pacemaker, subsidiary cell, subsidiary coin, subsidiary company, subsidiary ledger, subsidiary rights, subsidize, subsidy

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British Dictionary definitions for subsidiary coin

subsidiary coin

noun

a coin of denomination smaller than that of the standard monetary unit

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