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