The term "counterfeit coin" refers to a coin that has been made to look like legitimate currency but is actually false and not officially issued by a government. Counterfeiting is illegal and often aims to defraud people by passing off fake coins as genuine. This term is used frequently in discussions related to finance, law enforcement, and economics. It is more common in written contexts, especially in legal or academic discussions about fraud and currency.
Продавец обнаружил, что одна из оплат была произведена поддельной монетой.
Authorities have increased checks on vendors to prevent the circulation of counterfeit coins.
Власти усилили проверки у продавцов, чтобы предотвратитьCirculation поддельных монет.
The antique dealer fell victim to a scam involving counterfeit coins.
"Counterfeit coin" is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, but the concept of "counterfeit" appears in various phrases. Here are some related examples:
Он пытается выдать свои поддельные идеи за оригинальные мысли.
"That business practice is just a counterfeit version of ethical trading."
Эта бизнес-практика — всего лишь поддельная версия этичной торговли.
"You can’t just throw around counterfeit compliments and expect to be taken seriously."
Нельзя просто раздавать поддельные комплименты и ожидать, что вас будут воспринимать всерьез.
"Be careful of counterfeit friendships; they can cause more harm than good."
The word "counterfeit" originates from the Middle English "counterfete," which derives from the Anglo-French "contrefaire," meaning "to imitate" or "to forge." The term “coin” comes from the Latin "cuneus," meaning "wedge," referring to the shape of coins.
Synonyms: fake coin, forged coin, imitation coin, phony coin
Antonyms: genuine coin, authentic coin, real coin, legitimate coin