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Why is it called minting coins?
Why is it called minting coins?
Michele
Sun Nov 17 2024
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I'm curious about the term 'minting coins'. Why is this process of creating coins referred to as minting? Is there a specific reason or history behind this nomenclature?
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Stefano
Tue Nov 19 2024
The word "mint" has an intriguing historical background.
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EchoChaser
Tue Nov 19 2024
Its origin can be traced back to the manufacturing of silver coins in ancient Rome.
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KimonoElegance
Tue Nov 19 2024
Specifically, it was during the year 269 BCE when the temple of Juno Moneta played a pivotal role.
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InfinityVoyager
Tue Nov 19 2024
This temple was the site where silver coins were minted, giving rise to the term "mint."
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Valentina
Mon Nov 18 2024
Juno Moneta, the goddess associated with the temple, became synonymous with money.
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