The Mint claims they were a successful coin at 150,000 struck and sold but they would have liked to see demand at 250,000 to be an overwhelming success. With silver prices moving upwards I think a lot more collectors were thrilled to get an opportunity to purchase silver, even if it was in 1/2 ounce size, due to budget constraints. The Canadian Mint claims collectors WANT a full ounce coin as that has always been the norm but as a collector who, at times is on a limited coin budget, I found the 1/2 ounce affordable and a very pleasing, as well as, eye appealing design and was looking forward to continuing the series. But now that is NOT going to happen so I will live with my one year type coins which I now refer to as my pack of wolves!!!