Cryptic crossword clue
Gold coin from borders of Zambia pocketed by criminal 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BEZANT

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The straight part
We know that "Gold coin" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gold coin = bezant.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BEZANT mean?

BEZANT noun
  1. (history) A coin made of gold or silver, minted at Byzantium and used in currency throughout mediaeval Europe.
  2. The heraldic representation of a gold coin.

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