"mint condition" meaning in All languages combined

See mint condition on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-mint condition.ogg
Etymology: Originally, the phrase comes from the way collectors described the condition of coins coming straight from the mint (coin factory). Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mint condition (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic) The condition of being used, but still like new, as if freshly minted. Tags: idiomatic, uncountable Categories (topical): Currency
    Sense id: en-mint_condition-en-noun-P2~~WlTT Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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