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(Australia, New Zealand, informal) A one-dollar or two-dollar coin.

ˈɡoʊld ˈkɔɪnCurrent30 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026AUS

(Australia, New Zealand, informal) A one-dollar or two-dollar coin.

Origin: (Australian or New Zealand $1 or $2 coin): From the golden appearance of these coins, which are in fact varieties of bronze. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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  • Strange how things come in twos. The first gold coin find from each of my permissions was a gold Half Angel. First in 1993 Edward IV, 1471-1483 Second in 2017 Henry VII, 1485-1509 The face value of a Half Angel is 3s & 4d, (40 pence) A carpenter might earn 3d a day

    Bluesky· May 2026
  • #TheBlackRitualTarot 🎴s for the week don’t worry I’ll still be doing oracles too folks & #WickedWedneadays 🎴1 message: A gold coin is offered before a journey beyond the garden walls. The ace of this suit portends a reward or new opportunity. Sowing seeds for success….

    Bluesky· May 2026
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