2.mintage- fee paid to a mint by the government for minting a coin fee- a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services 3.mintage- act or process of minting coins craft,trade- the skilled practice of a practical occupation; "he learned his trade as an apprentice" ...
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 product...
In 1980, a smaller number of Susan B. Anthony dollar coins was minted for circulation. In 1981 only a tiny number was made for coin collectors. It wasn’t until 1999 that the SBA dollar was resurrected — because, by that time, the demand was rapidly growing for dollar coins in the ve...
1 Colon banknote of 1917: The obverse has a portrait of an unknown man flanked by the denominational value in ornate patterns. The reverse portrays Goddess Mercury sitting in centre with the denominational value of the note written in numbers set within ornate design patterns. 5 Colones banknote ...