English

Noun

gold coin ‎(plural gold coins)

1. Used other than as an idiom: see gold,‎ coin.
2. (Australia, New Zealand, informal) A one-dollar or two-dollar coin.
   • 1995 November 9, Adam C. Schofield, “Children's Bookroom...”, in aus.education, Usenet:

             TIME... 7:30 PM
             ADMISSION BY GOLD COIN.

   • 1998 July 11, Wayne Roberts, “10 Days to Go to Bi Con.”, in alt.personals.bi, Usenet:

     Entry is with a gold coin donation.

   • 2003 July 25, Rossco, “Music”, in aus.hi-fi, Usenet:

     And where was the wine and cheese.  For a gold coin entry fee we could of at least expected some coon and a cask of something nasty!!!

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