Mint

A mint matchlabel is one that has never been put on a matchbox or packet. A mint skillet is one that has never been formed into an outerbox. A mint matchlabel or skillet may have come direct from the printers rather than a match factory. A matchlabel or skillet described as mint implies that used ones do exist. See also collectors’ labels.

Mint is not to be confused with mint condition which applies to matchbooks and matchbook covers.