A
purse (from the Latin , which in turn is from the
Greek ,
býrsa, oxhide), sometimes called
coin purse for clarity, is a small money bag or pouch, made for carrying
coins. In most
Commonwealth countries it is known simply as a
purse, while "purse" in the United States usually refers to a
handbag. "Purse" can also be a synonym to
bursary (which has the same origin), i.e. a
monetary prize in a competition. In recent times a coin purse can also be transposed as a phone wallet replacing coins for a modern alternative, the mobile phone