One of the world's top stories of 2020 is necessarily also among Coin World's: the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused show cancellations, changed Mint plans, and spurred greater use of online resources.

Zimbabwe government officials assure their citizenry and businesses that damaged, worn out, but trusted, U.S. dollars are again ok to use in circulation, as long as a note is more than half there.

The unveiling date for the newest issue in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Lucky Money Series has fallen victim to COVID-19 problems, postponed to possibly after the Chinese New Year.

Heritage adjusted its plans and presents a variety of enticing selections, including several Matte Proof pieces, in a late January offering of consignments previously set for the now-canceled FUN show.

In Stack's Bowers Galleries' Dec. 17 offering of the collection of Utah Jazz owner Larry H. Miller, an 1849 Mormon gold $10 piece designed by Brigham Young with 10 known pieces realized $840,000.

Activity surrounding U.S. Mint product lines continues to draw the most reader attention, while a humorous, collaborative American Eagle replica also attracted readers.

Approved designs are unveiled for the three-coin National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum commemorative coins to be issued in 2021 with gold $5 coins, silver dollars and copper-nickel clad half dollars.

A new reverse design illustrating Gen. George Washington crossing the Delaware River with his troops during the American Revolution will be appear on the 2021 quarter dollars to be issued April 5.

D. Wayne (Dick) Johnson, the first editor of "Coin World" and a recognized expert on medallic arts, died on Dec. 29, 2020, in Connecticut at the age of 90.

The celebration of the centennial of the founding of the Negro National League, an organization of professional baseball, will be commemorated with three coins issued in 2022.