Coinage (noun)

1. The act or process of producing coins.
2. A supply of coins.
3. An instance of coining a word or phrase.
4. The total number of coins in circulation in a particular country or economy.

Origin:

From the old french coignage, meaning 'the act of minting coins'.

Examples:

1. The king was pleased with the new coinage and distributed the coins among his subjects.
2. The coinage of the ancient Roman empire was one of the most extensive and varied in history.
3. The new coinage was met with widespread approval due to its unique design and high quality.
4. The coinage system was modernized to keep up with the needs of a growing economy.
5. The poet's coinage of new words and phrases added to the richness of the language.