coinage; mintage; minted currency
Refers to coins produced by minting, as opposed to paper money or other forms of currency. Often used in economic or historical contexts.
Ancient coinage is on display at this museum.
The government is planning to issue new coinage.
Compound of 鋳 (ちゅう, 'casting' or 'minting') and 貨 (か, 'currency' or 'goods'). The term directly describes currency produced by casting or minting.