money、cash、coin与currency这些名词均有“(金)钱”之意。

money : 钱的通称,可以是硬币可以是纸币,也可指用作货币的其它物品。

to borrow/save/spend/earn money

借 / 存 / 花 / 挣钱

How much money is there in my account?

我的账上有多少钱?

The money is much better in my new job.

我的新工作薪水高多了。

cash : 特指立即可以兑现的现金或现款。

How much cash do you have on you?

你身上带着多少现金?

Payments can be made by cheque or in cash.

支票或现金付款均可。

Customers are offered a 10% discount if they pay cash.

顾客若付现金,可获九折优惠。

coin : 指铸造的硬币。

a euro coin

欧元硬币

notes and coin

纸币和硬币

(拓展学习:熟词僻义 | coin 是一种怎样的创造?)

currency : 指在流通中的货币,是全部流通中通货的总称,也可指纸币。

trading in foreign currencies

买卖外汇

a single European currency

统一的欧洲货币

You'll need some cash in local currency but you can also use your credit card.

你将需要一些当地的货币现金,但也可使用信用卡。