Quarter or nickel (4)

I believe the answer is:

coin

(Other definitions for coin that I've seen before include "Metal used as money" , "Invent (a new word)" , "Invent (a new phrase)" , "Invent a word or phrase - for money?" , "Metal currency" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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