What does the cryptic crossword clue "Source of unrest in key party getting outdated currency (6)" mean?

The definition is "currency". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). E (abbreviation="key") + SCUD (synonym="party") + O (first_letter="outdated") = ESCUDO; definition: "currency" The answer is ESCUDO.

Source of unrest in key party getting outdated currency (6)

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