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master of the mint

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The chief executive of the national mint corporation in charge of coining coinage of legal coin tender.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of moneyer, the master of a regional mint.

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Usage: historical

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Synonyms: moneyer

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noun

Meaning 3

The most senior person working in the Royal Mint, responsible for its operation.

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Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: Münzmeister — chief executive of a national coin authority
  • Norwegian Bokmål: myntmester — chief executive of a national coin authority