Well, maybe not quite that scarce, but they’re still very difficult to find. “What are you talking about,” you say?
2009 American Eagle coins from the US Mint, that’s what.
The American Eagles are not impossible to find; however they are very difficult.
Take a look at the comments on these pages from the US Mint:
American Gold Eagle Proof “Update: Due to the continued, sustained demand for American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins, 2009-dated American Eagle Gold Proof Coins will not be produced.”
American Gold Eagle Uncirculated “Update: Due to the continued, sustained demand for American Eagle Gold Bullion Coins, 2009-dated American Eagle Gold Uncirculated Coins will not be produced.”
American Eagle Silver Proof “Update: Due to the continued, sustained demand for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins, 2009-dated American Eagle Silver Proof Coins will not be produced.”
American Eagle Silver Uncirculated “Update: Due to the continued, sustained demand for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins, 2009-dated American Eagle Silver Uncirculated Coins will not be produced.” Caution: the mint includes an ordering field on this page, but it’s for a 2008 uncirculated dollar set which includes an American Silver Eagle.
As you can see on each of the above pages, the US Mint alerts that they are no longer making the 2009 gold and silver American Eagle coins.
However, take a look at this article in Numismatic News, Silver Eagles Sell as Supply Gets Rationed. The mint did restart production for the silver one-ounce eagle with over 1 million of the coins allotted to their distributors.
But, for a behind the scenes look, dealers comment that they cannot keep the coins. It’s rare for anyone to sell the 2009 American Eagles they’ve already bought, and the new silver coins just released are selling (have already sold) quickly.
Both numismatists and investors along with people new to coin collecting and investing want the American Eagles, both gold and silver. Therefore, the coins are difficult for dealers to keep in stock.
If you must have a 2009 American Eagle and not an earlier date, your search for the coin could prove to be a challenge.
Some American Eagle coins may be available on the bourse on Sunday, but if so, they will go quickly. (Note, that says “may” which is NOT a promise there will be 2009 American Eagles on the floor.)
If you do not have the time or wherewithal to search for the 2009 American Eagle coins, perhaps you should have an alternate in mind. Maybe an earlier dated American Eagle will suffice this year. Or, perhaps another similar metal (gold or silver) and size (1 oz.) coin will serve your purpose.
Enjoy the hunt, but remember, the bourse gets busy quickly. Come early for the best available coin selections.