A place where money is coined by public authority.

To make by stamping, as money; to coin; to make and stamp into money.

Like new; in brand-new condition; unworn, as a coin recently made at a mint{1}; as, he had a '53 Cadillac in mint condition.

Uncirculated; in the same condition as when it was freshly coined at the mint{1}.

The name of several aromatic labiate plants, mostly of the genus Mentha, yielding odoriferous essential oils by distillation. See Mentha.

A green herb with a range of varieties, used as flavouring.

This aromatic plant enhances many recipes from this region

Mint is the aromatic plant of the genus "mentha," used in infusions, to flavor liqueurs, sweets, syrups, and as a culinary herb. There are about 25 species. Its leaves are used to flavor sauces and salads, in cooking vegetables, and to season meat dishes. It's also used in making mint tea (made by infusing the leaves). Dried mint lasts up to two years. The leaves of peppermint produce a very pungent oil (used mainly in making sweets, liqueurs, and jellies). Lemon bergamot is a Mediterranean species that also produces an essential oil used mainly in marinades and drinks. Japanese mint is the species from which menthol is extracted.

A doll that is in pristine, original condition is considered to be mint. If the doll is wearing new clothes, missing accessories or has been restored in anyway, it can no longer be termed mint.

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'

An evaluation of the condition of the watch. This means that the watch is as originaly purchased. Can also refer to one part such as a "mint" dial.

A model is considered to be in mint condition when there are no broken or missing pieces, paint blemishes, fading, poorly functioning operating features, misaligned parts, extraneous glue marks from poor assembly or signs of owner neglect. Unless a replica is closely inspected for fit and finish when it is received even a brand new issue may not be in mint condition.