The story is outlined here: http://mintnewsblog.blogspot.com/2009/03/2009-uncirculated-lincoln-commemorative.html You can info and get on the list here: http://catalog.usmint.gov/webapp/wc...ctId=14733&langId=-1&parent_category_rn=10141 " Waiting List Notice: The number of orders we have taken meets the maximum limit for the 2009 Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Uncirculated Silver Dollar. You may still place an order for this product, which will go on a waiting list. If a product becomes available due to an order cancellation, we will fulfill orders from the waiting list on a first-in, first-served basis. We cannot provide information about your position on the waiting list. When we place your order on the waiting list, we will send you an order receipt. This is not a guarantee that you will receive your order. If we are not able to fulfill part or all of your order, you will receive a cancellation or sold-out notification. If you paid by check, you will receive a refund. "
Thanks for the information. In my opinion this coin has sold well considering the economic situation we are in. Not sure about coins but most people I know have curtailed their spending to an extent.