What does the cryptic crossword clue "Nothing in money supply? A very small amount (4)" mean?

The definition is "amount". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). O (synonym="character representing zero") in ATM (synonym="automatic teller machine; device for supplying money") = ATOM; definition: "very small amount" The answer is ATOM.

Nothing in money supply? A very small amount (4)

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