A coin purse, sometimes called a change purse, is a small bag or pouch specifically designed for carrying coins.
Here’s a breakdown of what that means:
- Size and Capacity: Coin purses are typically small and compact, designed to fit comfortably in a pocket or handbag.
- Purpose: Their primary function is to keep loose change organized and easily accessible, preventing you from having to rummage through a larger bag or wallet.
- Design and Features: They can come in various shapes, sizes, and materials, including leather, fabric, or synthetic blends. Many feature closures like zippers, snaps, or clasps to keep coins secure. Some may also include small compartments or pockets for cards, folded bills, or even small items like earbuds or keys.
- Historical Significance: Coin purses have a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations when people carried small pouches to hold their currency. In medieval Europe, they were even seen as status symbols, with their quality and embellishments reflecting the owner’s wealth.
While their main purpose is to hold coins, coin purses can also be used in other ways, such as a mini wallet for cards and folded bills, a travel pouch for organizing foreign currency, or even for storing small essentials like keys, medication, or hair accessories.
What is a coin purse in slang?
I can help with that. Noun. coin purse (plural coin purses) A small bag or pouch designed for carrying money, particularly coins. (slang) Testicles. (informal) a type of theatrical performance undergarment used to hide male genitalia, by stuffing it into a pouch with a drawstring, to simulate being nude.
What is the point of a coin purse?
Coin Purse can be carried inside a big bag to keep change at hand when needed. Think of it as you aren’t fumbling around for loose change on the bottom of your purse. It can also function as a wallet for your credit card, ID card or money, or simply as a small pouch to hold your keys and lipstick.
What do Americans call a coin purse?
Great question! Coin purse, small pouch made for carrying coins. Handbag, in American English.
What to use a coin purse for?
Good point! Clip it to your handbag. …
Plop it in your purse. …
Make it your wallet. …
Use it as a headphone case. …
Attach it to your toiletry bag. …
Add it to your outfit. …
Use it on your travel/day pack. …
Try layering more than one mini coin purse.