Coin of the Realm is a term used to describe a currency that is accepted as legal tender in a particular country. The three crossword solutions for this term are SPECIE (6 letters), LALTENDER (9 letters) and PSTERLING (9 letters). SPECIE refers to coins made from precious metals, such as gold or silver. LALTENDER is a term used to describe a currency that is accepted as legal tender in a particular country. PSTERLING is a type of currency used in the United Kingdom, which is made up of pounds, shillings and pence.