The United States Mint picked up production in 2020 to battle a circulating coin shortage brought on by the COVBID-19 pandemic with production figures showing a 16 percent increase in products.

The ANA Board of Governors assessed trends regarding COVID-19 and government regulations and decided to cancel the National Money Show in Phoenix that was scheduled for early March.

The Circulating Collectible Coinage Redesign Act of 2020 received Senate passage but there was an amendment to it, meaning the bill has to be reviewed and approved again by the House of Representatives.

Approved obverse and reverse designs for the 2021 Christa McAuliffe commemorative silver dollar were published by the U.S. Mint, but the coin release date is not yet available.

Jeff and Chris interview Joel Orosz, coauthor of The Secret History of the First U.S. Mint, discuss legislation creating 2021 dollar coins, and review an issue of Coin World from 2011, the year Orosz's and Leonard Augsburger's book was published. Jeff shares what he's reading, and Chris whiffs a trivia question.

Finally, we get some good news in 2020: Congress passed legislation authorizing the Mint to strike coins in 2021 celebrating the centennial of the transition from the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar.

One of the finest-known 1804 Draped Bust dollars, offered in Stack's Bowers Galleries' Larry H. Miller Collection auction, realized $3,360,000; Miller's 1894-S dime realized $1,440,000.

A congressional gold medal to honor members of a postal battalion of the Women's Army Corps during World War II passes in the Senate.

Restrictions implemented by the governor of California to curb a viral pandemic limit gatherings, leading Long Beach Expo organizers to cancel the February 2021 event, the expo's third cancellation in a row.

Congress approves legislation calling for the creation of 2021 Morgan and Peace dollars as a tribute to the centennial of the 1921 design change in silver dollars.

The coin's third appearance at auction since 1787 is in Dallas Jan. 21, as Heritage continues its offerings of the Donald G. Partrick collection, among auctions rescheduled from the now-canceled FUN show.

For the second consecutive week, the calendar of upcoming products available from the U.S. Mint holds reader attention, while other Mint news drawd interest as well.

Toning proved to be an attractive asset for this 1958-D Franklin half dollar, graded Mint State 67+ with full bell lines and a green CAC sticker, which realized $32,900 at Legend's Dec. 3 auction.

An 1885 Morgan dollar graded MS-67 Deep Mirror Prooflike by Professional Coin Grading Service was among the top offerings at the Stack's Bowers Galleries Rarities Night with a sale price of $26,400.

The Anti-Counterfeiting Task Force and the Numismatic Guaranty Corp. are joining forces to stop the production and sale of fake bullion and numismatic products through a coordinated effort.

Jeff and Chris talk about the cancellation of the FUN Show and interview Paul Landsberg, a dealer in eclectic numismatic material.

Retired American cyclist Greg LeMond, who won the prestigious Tour De France race three times, will receive a congressional gold medal, with replica bronze medals offered for sale by the U.S. Mint.

Every December, the editorial staff of "Coin World" looks back at the year just closing to select what it believes were the top 10 stories in the numismatic community. This year is no exception.

A 1968-S Roosevelt, No S dime at the Legend Regency Auction 42 in Las Vegas, graded Proof 68 Ultra Cameo, brought $47,000.

A silver medal commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency was struck by Coin Press #1 from the Carson City Mint and available only by donation.