What does the cryptic crossword clue "Steal old currency tucked inside thin coat (8)" mean?

The definition is "Steal". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ECU (synonym="ECU") in PLATE (synonym="PLATE") = PECULATE; definition: "Steal" The answer is PECULATE.

Steal old currency tucked inside thin coat (8)

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