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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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
My friend, Dr. Bliss, has placed volumes before me, from the same mintage, which have staggered belief as an indigenous production of Academic soil.
From Bibliomania; or Book-Madness A Bibliographical Romance by Dibdin, Thomas Frognall
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