mintage
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- noun
- /ˈmɪn.tɪdʒ/
- Specialized
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- The mintage of the rare coin was only 5,000 pieces, making it highly valuable to collectors.
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For much of the series, mintages were generally limited to 300,000 pieces for the one-ounce size coins, although in recent years the limit has been increased.
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Many collectors seek coins with a low mintage because they are often more desirable and expensive.
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A mintage of 30,000 pieces has been authorized.
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Generally, these are released in limited mintages and sold to collectors at a premium over their silver value.
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The series was further expanded in 2011 with the introduction of a one-kilo silver maple leaf coin with a limited mintage.
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This mintage is the same as announced for the previous 2012 First Spouse Gold Coins but is lower than the 15,000 mintage cap in place on last year's releases.
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This mintage is the same as announced for the previous 2012 First Spouse Gold Coins but is lower than the 15,000 mintage cap in place on last year's releases.
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Like the Silver Eagles, the one-ounce bullion strikes sell for a relatively modest premium for the most common years, although there are a few exceptions depending on the total mintage.
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The historian detailed the mintage of coins produced during the Roman Empire, highlighting their significance in trade.
Synonyms
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4.7
Coins produced by a government for use as money
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Etymology
Mintage comes from the word mint, meaning 'place that makes coins', and the ending -age, meaning 'result' or 'action'. So mintage is the coins that come out of a mint in a particular time or place.