Cryptocurrency Q&A Why is it called a coin mint?

Why is it called a coin mint?

Silvia Silvia Sun Nov 17 2024 | 7 answers 1768
I'm curious about the origin of the term 'coin mint'. Why is a place where coins are produced referred to as a mint? Is there a historical reason behind this naming convention? Why is it called a coin mint?

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Stefano Stefano Tue Nov 19 2024
Interestingly, the sweet that we know as a mint is named for an entirely different reason.

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EnchantedDreams EnchantedDreams Tue Nov 19 2024
The term "mint" has a fascinating origin.

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CryptoKing CryptoKing Tue Nov 19 2024
The place where money is manufactured is referred to as a mint.

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isabella_bailey_economist isabella_bailey_economist Tue Nov 19 2024
This naming convention stems from the old English word "mynet," which translates to money.

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Raffaele Raffaele Tue Nov 19 2024
Over time, "mynet" evolved into the modern term "mint."

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