What does the cryptic crossword clue "One French and Spanish coin is fake (6)" mean?

The definition is "fake". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). UN (synonym="one in French") + REAL (synonym="Spanish coin") = UNREAL; definition: "fake" The answer is UNREAL.

One French and Spanish coin is fake (6)

Times Cryptic #28600 | 6 Down | 2023-05-11 flower

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