jingle
verb (used without object)
to make clinking or tinkling sounds, as do coins, keys, or other light, resonant metal objects when coming into contact or being struck together repeatedly.
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
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The new buck is a lady A new coin will be jingling in Americans' pockets and purses beginning this week, or so the Treasury Department hopes.
From Time Magazine Archive
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