Atip'ing (Foi Request) The RCM / Royal Canadian Mint Can Have Some Interesting Alpha On Sales Figures + Disposal Numbers

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smes New Member Canada 2 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 07:39 am Check out the attached PDF. I was curious about how the Royal Canadian Mint controls the market for numiastic coins so I filed an ATIP, which is the federal version of a freedom of information request. * New Member Link removed by the Staff * Summary below: 97% = "Sold Out" Threshold The Mint internally considers a coin "sold out" once 97% of its mintage is sold — not 100%. This policy isn't publicly disclosed and obscures how many coins are actually melted. Disposal Lists Reveal Thousands Scrapped Detailed internal records show specific SKUs and quantities of unsold coins sent for destruction in 2023-2024, including high-value products like $250 silver kilo coins and themed gold issues — none of which are listed in public Mint reports. One-Year Destruction Lag The Mint follows a 12-month delay between end of sales and disposal. So 2024 coins haven't been scrapped yet — but are queued for 2025. This delay isn't publicly stated and masks current melt plans from the market. Sub-40% Sell-Through on Multiple 2024 SKUs Internal sales data shows 2024-2025 coins like the Water Dragon (26% sold) and Amber Valley (27%) are far below the "sold out" line. This data isn't available on the RCM website or through retail channels. Premium Products Often Fail to Sell High-value and "prestige" coins (e.g. $2,500 platinum issues) are also included in disposal lists — indicating that even flagship offerings often miss their sales targets and are melted quietly. Report this Post to the Staff

Raised on rock Pillar of the Community United States 580 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 08:13 am Interesting, I was just wondering if all the W tribute coins are sold? If not, how many are melted? Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 162771 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 08:48 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 11275 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 12:09 pm @smes: Thanks for the info! FWIW: The Mint reported the 12-month destruction calendar more than a decade ago. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Sharks Pillar of the Community Canada 1573 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 2:23 pm @smes - - Interesting information, thanks. . Report this Post to the Staff
smes New Member Canada 2 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 6:38 pm All this makes way more sense if the actual link is included. You can see sales figures there. Mods, if you click the link you can see it's harmless https://jumpshare.com/v/VXkwlyuJGqPJPQsxIxLJ Report this Post to the Staff
tripoli Pillar of the Community Canada 861 Posts	Posted 04/15/2025 7:26 pm Mostly silver giftware from what I see......don't let anyone tell there is a shortage of Ag in the world. I suppose all returns get treated this way as well. Edited by tripoli 04/15/2025 7:27 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 162771 Posts	Posted 04/16/2025 09:38 am Quote: Mods, if you click the link you can see it's harmless Link approved. Coin Collector Since 1978 My Avatar My Old Avatar My 7070 My Eisenhower Dollars CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
zhuyuecai Valued Member Canada 103 Posts	Posted 04/18/2025 05:31 am interesting insight. Thanks for sharing. Report this Post to the Staff
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Atip'ing (Foi Request) The RCM Can Have Some Interesting Alpha On Sales Figures + Disposal Numbers