If the RCM kept their word and did not mint ''2017-dated regular design coins'' for circulation (they did sell such coins in sets and a limited number of rolls, IIRC), then, yes, the RCM must have minted 2016- or 2018-dated regular design coins for actual circulation in 2017.
It has been a common practice of the RCM to pre- or post-date coins.
I consider the mintage numbers of the 150th anniversary coins in the RCM's annual report to be accurate. (see page 86 of the RCM's 2017 annual report).
Sadly, the RCM stopped reporting the date of coins minted in a particular year in 2013. Hence, we do not know if the RCM minted 2016-dated or 2018-dated coins in 2017 to meet demand.
It has been a common practice of the RCM to pre- or post-date coins.
I consider the mintage numbers of the 150th anniversary coins in the RCM's annual report to be accurate. (see page 86 of the RCM's 2017 annual report).
Sadly, the RCM stopped reporting the date of coins minted in a particular year in 2013. Hence, we do not know if the RCM minted 2016-dated or 2018-dated coins in 2017 to meet demand.
Edited by redlock
10/03/2021 2:34 pm
10/03/2021 2:34 pm



















