1
: the action or process of minting coins
2
: an impression placed upon a coin
3
: coins produced by minting or in a single period of minting
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Error coins are generally considered jackpots in the coin-collecting world, and low mintage will likely result in higher prices.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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“Mintage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mintage. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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