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.

A week after sales began, a number of 2020 Uncirculated Coin sets remain available on the United States Mint website with the 20-coin collection including many denominations from Denver and Philadelphia.

Items dealing with large cents, including correspondence between early researchers, led interest in an old-fashioned Charles David mail-bid auction of numismatic literature and ephemera.

Regency Auction 42 in Las Vegas Dec. 3 was the final auction of the year for Legend Rare Coin Auctions, with a wide variety of high interest items, and the opening item set the stage for a great sale.

Potential sweeping changes to U.S. coin programs impacting coins from 2022 to 2030 still await U.S. Senate action, after H.R. 1923 passed in the House in September.

Nearly 70 percent of the available Limited Edition Silver Proof sets for 2020 were sold on the first day of offering, with the eight coins in the set combining for 2.75 troy ounces of silver.