text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_49 (mintage INTEGER, year INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  What is the lowest mintage in a year earlier than 2005?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT MIN(mintage) FROM table_name_49 WHERE year < 2005