Just received this email from the US Mint. Not enough silver to make the silver proof sets for 2009.
Terry
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Dear United States Mint Customer,
Production of the United States Mint American Eagle Silver Proof and
Uncirculated Coins was suspended this year because of unprecedented
demand for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins. All available silver
bullion blanks are being allocated to the American Eagle Silver Bullion
Coin Program, as the United States Mint is required by Public Law 99-61
to produce these coins "in quantities sufficient to meet public demand
..."
The United States Mint will resume the American Eagle Silver Proof and
Uncirculated Coin Programs once sufficient inventories of silver
bullion blanks can be acquired to meet market demand for all three
American Eagle Silver Coin products. However, due to the continued,
sustained demand for American Eagle Silver Bullion Coins, 2009-dated
American Eagle Silver Proof and Uncirculated Coins will not be
produced.
You do not need to re-subscribe to the 2010 American Eagle Silver Proof
and Uncirculated Coin Programs. Prices may change during the course of
your subscription. Should the price change for the 2010 coins, the new
prices will be listed on your 30-day pre-fulfillment notification.
Please review your notification carefully.