What does the cryptic crossword clue "Foreign currency quiet king invested in fish (6)" mean?

The definition is "Foreign currency". The wordplay uses charade, container. SH (synonym of "quiet") + K (synonym of "king") + EEL (synonym of "fish") [container: "invested"]; definition: "Foreign currency" The answer is SHEKEL.

Foreign currency quiet king invested in fish (6)

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