RCM Mintage #'s Question

The circulation strike finishes on the 2000-2001 loonies are ones that would have been taken out of sets and offered up individually on ebay.

Specimen finishes have changed over the years. I recall seeing a thread on here which showed some comparisons. The specimen finish used to be a little more subtle than it is today.

Though no '97-01 loonies or '97,'98 quarters were issued for circulation,they were included in sets in all three finishes,circulation,specimen and proof.
'97 circulation finish loonies and quarters come from the "oh Canada" and baby birth year sets,as the PL sets contained specimen finish coins that year.'97 specimen finish loonies come from these PL sets,the '97 specimen set contained a special loonie.
For '98-'01 PL sets are made of circulation finish coins and specimen sets contain the regular loonie in specimen finish.
For all the years proof strikes come from proof sets.
For mintage numbers I suggest you look at the sets in Charlton's and add 'em up.(J&M may also have mintage #'s for the sets on their site)

PS.the three finishes for these years are
circulation finish - brilliant relief on brilliant background
specimen finish - brilliant relief on lined background
proof finish - frosty relief on mirror back ground

I have received a 1998 and 1999 loon also a 1997 quarter in my change someone has spent.
Also a 2004 loonie with flock of geese in my change.
I sold the 2004 to get the 1998 and 1992 caribou quarters.