What is the origin of the term "Mint" when it is used to describe something in the best condition possible? "Mint Condition?

According to my dictionary, the term is connected with coins. The Royal Mint in England makes the coins, and the process of making coins is called "minting". (Trivia - Sir Isaac Newton was once its Master.) So a coin in "mint condition" is one that's in the same condition as if it's just been made, i.e.

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