Our favourite modern coin store MCM has this to say

The United States Mint is experiencing delays in getting the necessary planchets to strike the 2009 Ultra High Relief gold coins. No one knows for sure, but we believe that by mid year quantity will be readily available. However, near term supply shortages are almost certain at this point. Therefore, we do not expect to begin offering these for sale until late February or maybe even March. Despite the official release date of January 22nd, we do not want to take binding orders when we have no idea when a sufficient supply will become available. We believe it is likely that orders placed with the U.S. Mint (even on the first day) will go to immediate backorder status.

Very interesting. These could be a fair way off before anyone gets their hands on one. Sad news indeed !