free coinage

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free coinage - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Free coinage \Free coinage\
     In the fullest sense, the conversion of bullion (of any
     specified metal) into legal-tender coins for any person who
     chooses to bring it to the mint; in a modified sense, such
     coinage when done at a fixed charge proportionate to the cost
     of the operation.
     [Webster 1913 Suppl.]