In money terms, what is a mint?
AnswerA facility that makes coins
A mint is where a government manufactures its coins.
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Mint facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about mint plants, their flavor and the mints that make coins, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
Gardeners often grow mint in containers because it tends to do what?
AnswerSpread aggressively
Mint spreads fast through underground runners and can take over a bed.
Going deeper
Peppermint is a natural hybrid of spearmint and which plant?
AnswerWater mint
Peppermint is a cross between water mint and spearmint.
Which of these herbs belongs to the mint family?
AnswerBasil
Basil is in the mint family; parsley, dill and cilantro are in the carrot family.
Which U.S. Mint facility is located in New York?
AnswerWest Point
The West Point Mint in New York strikes bullion and commemorative coins.
Expert level
The Royal Mint of the United Kingdom is based in which nation?
AnswerWales
The Royal Mint moved its production to Llantrisant, Wales, in the late 1960s and 1970s.
What is the genus name for true mints?
AnswerMentha
Mentha is the mint genus; Ocimum is basil and Salvia is sage.
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