Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_46 ( mintage INTEGER, artist VARCHAR, year VARCHAR )

### Question ###
When the Year is over 2008, what is the highest Mintage for the Royal Canadian Mint Engravers Artist?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(mintage) FROM table_name_46 WHERE artist = "royal canadian mint engravers" AND year > 2008