Minting: meaning, definitions and examples

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minting

 

[ หˆmษชntษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

creating coins

Minting refers to the process of producing coins or other forms of currency. It involves the striking of metal to create coins that represent monetary value. In modern contexts, minting can also refer to the creation of digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies.

Synonyms

issuing, producing, striking

Examples of usage

  • The government is minting new coins for the economy.
  • They are minting NFTs for the upcoming art exhibit.
  • The Royal Mint is responsible for minting the nationโ€™s currency.
Context #2 | Noun

coin production

Minting as a noun refers to the act or process of producing coins. It can also pertain to the institution that manufactures coins, known as a mint. This term is particularly relevant in discussions about currency policy and economic history.

Synonyms

coinage, manufacturing, striking

Examples of usage

  • The minting of new currency has been delayed.
  • Minting requires precise technology and skilled workers.
  • The minting process is regulated by national authorities.

Translations

Translations of the word "minting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cunhagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฟเค‚เคŸเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Prรคgung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencetakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‡ะตะบะฐะฝะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bicie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‹ณ้€ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท frappage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acuรฑaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท darphane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์กฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ raลพba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ raลพba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ธ้€ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ myntun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›ัˆะฐะฝั‹ ะถะฐัะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒญแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pul kษ™smษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acuรฑaciรณn

Etymology

The term 'minting' originates from the Latin word 'moneta', which was the name of the temple of Juno Moneta in ancient Rome. This temple was the place where coins were first minted by the Romans, establishing the link between the act of creating currency and the term itself. The English word 'mint' comes from the Old French 'minte', which in turn evolved from the Latin 'moneta'. Over time, the term has expanded to include not only the traditional concept of producing physical coins but also the modern concept of creating digital assets, particularly in the context of cryptocurrencies. The historical significance of minting has shaped economies for centuries and continues to evolve with advancing technology.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,301 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.