mintage

American  

[min-tij] / ˈmɪn tɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or process of minting.

2. the product or result of minting; coinage.

3. the charge for or cost of minting or coining.

4. the output of a mint.

5. a stamp or character impressed.

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mintage British  

/ ˈmɪntɪdʒ /

noun

1. the process of minting

2. money minted

3. a fee paid for minting a coin

4. an official impression stamped on a coin

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Etymology

Origin of mintage

First recorded in 1560–70; mint ² + -age

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Example Sentences

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mintage

Another took three of Bergstrom’s 1-ounce gold dinosaur coins, mintage of 50, for $19,000.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

The official maker of British coins, which is based in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, has published its 2023 mintage figures for UK coins in circulation.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2024

The Singapore Mint, which this week unveiled a commemorative medallion for the summit, later raised the mintage for the gold and silver medallions after an overwhelming response.

From Reuters ● Jun. 8, 2018

In addition, due to their rarity, numismatic coins also hold value based on their age, condition and mintage numbers.

From Encyclopedia.com ● Mar. 21, 2018

But I will change old coin for the new mintage with you, if you like, and it is not so very different.

From Heart of Man by George Edward Woodberry

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