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

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

From Encyclopedia.com

There are so few because, at the particular point in 2009, there was low demand for 50 pence pieces, and that resulted in a low mintage - or production run - of the Kew Gardens 50 pence.

From BBC

It’s that low mintage that gives North Korean coins their value among collectors.

From Seattle Times

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

The coins will be a limited mintage of 7,500 and will cost £80 each from the Royal Mint.

From BBC