u.s. mint
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Definition
Noun: 1. The United States Mint: A bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury responsible for producing the nation's circulating coinage (coins used in everyday transactions). It also manufactures and distributes national medals, and safeguards the government's holdings of gold and silver bullion.
Usage
The term "U.S. Mint" is a proper noun referring to the specific federal agency. It is often used when discussing the production, design, or distribution of U.S. currency in coin form. - The new commemorative quarter was unveiled by the U.S. Mint. - You can buy proof coin sets directly from the U.S. Mint's website. - The gold bullion is stored in a facility managed by the U.S. Mint.
Advanced Usage
- "a U.S. Mint facility": Refers to one of the specific locations where the Mint operates, such as the Philadelphia Mint, Denver Mint, San Francisco Mint, or West Point Mint.
- The coins were struck at the U.S. Mint facility in Denver.
Variants and Related Words
- The Mint: A common shortened form used in context.
- The Mint announced a new coin series.
- United States Mint: The full official name.
- Mint (noun, general): Any industrial facility that manufactures coins. The "U.S. Mint" is a specific instance of a mint.
- Mint (verb): To manufacture coins.
- The government will mint millions of the new coins this year.
Synonyms
- Bureau of the Mint (historical/formal name)
- Coin-producing agency
Related Concepts
- Federal Reserve Banks: The U.S. Mint distributes circulating coins through these banks.
- Bullion: Precious metals in bulk form (e.g., gold bars, silver bars) that the U.S. Mint processes and safeguards.
- Circulating coinage: Coins intended for general public use in commerce, as opposed to collectible or proof coins.
Noun
- the mint that manufactures and distributes United States coins for circulation through Federal Reserve Banks; processes gold and silver bullion