Cryptic crossword clue
Not all in bureau re-invested coins 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word AUREI

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The straight part
We know that "coins" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case coins = aurei.
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 AUREI mean?

AUREI noun
  1. A gold coin, minted in the Roman Empire from approximately 100 B.C.E. to 309 C.E., equal to 25 denarii.

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