mintage (iou)

mintage noun. L16.
[from MINT noun1 or verb2 + -AGE.]
The action or process of minting money; fig. the coining of a new word, idea, etc. L16.
H. J. S. Maine Few literary theories of modern mintage have more to recommend them.
The product of a mint; a coin or coins originating from a specified source. Freq. fig. M17.
The cost of or duty paid for minting. M17.
fig. A stamp, an impression. M17.