From a marketing perspective, the U.S. Mint had to play catch-up when, after a 28-year hiatus, it began striking modern commemorative coins in 1982.

Beth Deisher's interview with a chair of the House Banking Subcommittee on Consumer Affairs and Coinage at the start of the 102nd Congress ended surprisingly.

Republicans occupied the White House in the 1980s and early 1990s, but Democrats controlled the House of Representatives and thus had jurisdiction over coinage.

Designer of the 1986 Statue of Liberty gold $5 coin, Elizabeth Jones shows the one she struck on Oct. 18, 1985, during a ceremony at West Point.

With millions of coins encased in plastic holders today bearing the grades MS-70 and Proof 70, some may question, “Why is this important or worth a mention?’’

Former Coin World Editor Beth Deisher remembers a golden apple and the day the West Point Mint hosted a first strike ceremony for the $50 American Eagle.

One milestone celebrated this year stands above all others in terms of the U.S. coin market: launch of the Professional Coin Grading Service on Feb. 3, 1986.

Women In Numismatics formed 25 years ago, when women were increasingly visible in participation and leadership in the numismatic community in the United States.

Coin World editor Beth Deisher testifies before Congress in 1988 regarding proposed coinage redesigns.

When Beth Deisher traveled to the 1982 Central States Numismatic Society, she had the chance to meet former Mint Director Mary Brooks.