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Count old money (5)

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I believe the answer is:

noble

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This clue could be a double definition.

'count' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'old money' is the second definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for noble that I've seen before include "August" , "Imposing, magnificent" , "Former gold coin" , "Possibly count" , "Lord" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.
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