A penny (for the officer?) (6)

I believe the answer is:

copper

(Other definitions for copper that I've seen before include "Part of force" , "Daily Beast proprietor" , "Reddish-brown metallic element" , "old tub" , "peeler" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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