noun
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the process of minting
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money minted
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a fee paid for minting a coin
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an official impression stamped on a coin
Etymology
Origin of mintage
Example Sentences
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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
It is difficult to turn any page of the book without chancing on one of those supremely felicitous phrases in the ready mintage of which Dickens at all times excelled.
From Dickens English Men of Letters by Ward, Adolphus William, Sir
The mintage of wisdom is to know that rest is rust, and that real life is in love, laughter and work.
From Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 01 Little Journeys to the Homes of Good Men and Great by Hubbard, Elbert
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