US Mint Product Schedule for 2009

The US Mint recently released the majority of their product schedule for the rest of 2009. Unfortunately, most of the availability dates are listed by season (spring, summer, fall, or winter). It still provides a nice road map for the rest of the year if you are interested in US Mint products.

The most anticipated products with a published release date will be this year's Commemorative coins. This includes the 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar and the 2009 Louis Braille Commemorative Silver Dollar. The coins will be released on February 12, 2009 and March 26, 2009.

2009 Lincoln Commemorative

Interestingly, all of the American Eagle collector coins are missing from the scheduled. This includes the gold, silver, and platinum coins. The American Buffalo Gold coins are also missing. Hopefully these will be added later on.

Below is the published schedule to date.

Availability Date Product Description
1/15/2009 United States Mint 2009 District of Columbia & U.S. Territories Quarters Proof Set™
1/15/2009 Native American $1 Coin Rolls
1/22/2009 2009 Ultra High Relief Double Eagle Gold Coin
1/22/2009 Kennedy Half–Dollar Bag and Two–Roll Set
1/26/2009 District of Columbia Bags and Two–Roll Set
2/10/2009 2009 United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin Proof Set™
2/12/2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar
2/19/2009 William Henry Harrison $1 Coin Rolls
3/26/2009 Louis Braille Bicentennial Silver Dollar
Spring District of Columbia Official First Day Coin Cover
Spring First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Proof Coin – Anna Harrison
Spring First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin – Anna Harrison
Spring Anna Harrison Bronze Medal 1 5/16"
Spring United States Mint 2009 District of Columbia & U.S. Territories Quarters Silver Proof Set™
Spring 2009 Presidential $1 Coin Uncirculated Set (P&D)
Spring William Henry Harrison $1 Coin Cover
Spring United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set™ – William Henry Harrison
Spring Puerto Rico Bags and Two–Roll Set
Spring 2009 United States Mint Proof Set®
Spring Puerto Rico First Day Coin Cover
Spring John Tyler $1 Coin Rolls
Spring Guam Bags and Two–Roll Sets
Spring 2009 United States Mint Silver Proof Set™
Summer First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Proof Coin – Letitia Tyler
Summer First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin – Letitia Tyler
Summer Letitia Tyler Bronze Medal 1 5/16"
Summer United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set™ – John Tyler (Letitia Tyler)
Summer John Tyler $1 Coin Cover
Summer Guam Official First Day Coin Cover
Summer 2009 United States Mint Uncirculated Coin Set®
Summer First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Proof Coin – Julia Tyler
Summer First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin – Julia Tyler
Summer Julia Tyler Bronze Medal 1 5/16"
Summer American Samoa Bags and Two–Roll Set
Summer United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set™ – John Tyler (Julia Tyler)
Summer James K. Polk $1 Coin Rolls
Summer American Samoa Official First Day Coin Cover
Fall First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Proof Coin – Sarah Polk
Fall First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin – Sarah Polk
Fall Sarah Polk Bronze Medal 1 5/16"
Fall United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set™ – Sarah Polk
Fall James K. Polk $1 Coin Cover
Fall U.S. Virgin Islands Bags and Two–Roll Set
Fall U.S. Virgin Islands Official First Day Coin Cover
Fall Zachary Taylor $1 Coin Rolls
Fall Northern Marianas Islands Bags and Two–Roll Set
Winter First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Proof Coin – Margaret Taylor
Winter First Spouse Series One–Half Ounce Gold Uncirculated Coin – Margaret Taylor
Winter Margaret Taylor Bronze Medal 1 5/16"
Winter Zachary Taylor $1 Coin Cover
Winter United States Mint Presidential $1 Coin & First Spouse Medal Set™ – Margaret Taylor
Winter Northern Mariana Islands Official First Day Coin cover

2009 Lincoln Commemorative Designs

Today the US Mint unveiled the designs for the highly anticipated 2009 Lincoln Commemorative Silver Dollar. The release comes on the 145th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

On hand for the unveiling were historical documentary director Ken Burns, Lincoln Fellowship Vice President Ronald Hankey, ALBC Co-Chairman Harold Holzer, and US Mint Deputy Director Andrew Brunhart.

The obverse design features an image of Lincoln which displays his incredible strength and resolve. It was designed by Justin Kunz and sculpted by Don Everhart. The reverse features the final words of the Gettysburg Address.

The designs are presented here, large and in full:

Lincoln Commemorative Coin

US Mint to Unveil 2009 Lincoln Commemorative Design

The United States Mint is scheduled to unveil the design for the 2009 Lincoln Commemorative Coin this Wednesday. The unveiling will take place during Dedication Day Ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Notably this will also mark the anniversary of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

Most people are aware of the special 2009 Lincoln Cent coins which will be released next year with four different designs representing the various stages of the President's life. Many people may not be aware that a special commemorative silver dollar will also be issued.

The designs for the penny have already been released, but the design for the commemorative coin is still a mystery. Based on the authorizing legislation, the design will be emblematic of the life and legacy of President Lincoln. Coins will be issued in a quantity of up to 500,000 coins minted in 90% silver.

Personally, I am very excited about the upcoming commemorative program. I look forward to seeing the design later this week!