free coinage

noun

1

a

: the conversion of bullion of any specified metal into legal-tender coins for any person who chooses to bring it to the mint

b

: such coinage when done at a certain fixed charge proportionate to the cost of the operation compare brassage, seignorage

2

: legal-tender coins made by free coinage

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