mintage noun. ['mɪntɪdʒ] L16.
[from MINT noun¹ or verb² + -AGE.]
1. The action or process of minting money; fig. the coining of a new word, idea, etc. L16.
■ H. J. S. Maine Few literary theories of modern mintage have more to recommend them.

2. The product of a mint; a coin or coins originating from a specified source. Freq. fig. M17.

3. The cost of or duty paid for minting. M17.

4. fig. A stamp, an impression. M17.

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