Coinmaking

/ˈkɔɪnmeɪkɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The craft, process, or business of manufacturing coins.

Etymology

From coin + making (from Old English macian). Refers to both the technical process and the trade itself, dating back centuries to when minting was a crucial royal function.

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Modern coinmaking is wildly sophisticated—coins have security features invisible to the naked eye, ridged edges were invented to prevent people shaving precious metal off coins, and the precision required would blow your mind.

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