mintage

American  

[min-tij] / ˈmɪn tɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or process of minting. mint.

2. the product or result of minting; mint; coinage.

3. the charge for or cost of minting mint 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

Example Sentences

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

The master was a businessman, as well as an artist—the combination is not so unusual as was long believed—and knew how to get the most for the mintage of his mind.

From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Musicians by Hubbard, Elbert

The mintage of the East was stamped upon his features.

From Rimrock Trail by Dunn, J. Allan, (Joseph Allan)