a plant where money is coined by authority of the government a candy that is flavored with a mint oil the leaves of a mint plant used fresh or candied any north temperate plant of the genus Mentha with aromatic leaves and small mauve flowers form by stamping, punching, or printing; "strike coins"; "strike a medal
the condition of a model or box This is quite an exacting standard and strictly refers to models with no chips or scratches and no faded parts Boxes must be uncreased, unfaded with no tares to be described as mint A less exacting standard is 'factory fresh'
A government "factory" for making coins Get information about the U S mint in Denver and about the Philadelphia mint Both U S mints offer tours that will leave a cool, refreshing taste in your mouth
This term has come to be widely used when referring to a stein which is "in the same condition as it left the factory" Unfortunately, that allows the existence of firing lines, smudges, bubbles, even torn decals Make no mistake - these are defects, and depending upon their location and severity, they can be very distracting Although there is no widespread agreement, the term "perfect" seems like a natural choice to describe a stein which is not only mint, but without flaw