The subjects of a book and movie called "Hidden Figures" played a huge role in the development of the U.S. space program and will get their due with three medals to be produced.

The many impressive 18th century coins with rich pedigrees in Legend's Oct. 8 Regency Auction include a 1795 $5 half eagle, a 1795 dollar, and a 1798/7 dime, all with six-figure estimates.

Currency improvement from the Central Bank of the Bahamas continues with release of an upgraded $5 note featuring Junkanoo festivities, a hibiscus and a historic national leader.

The strong strike proved to be the most appealing factor of a 1921 Peace dollar graded Mint State 66+ by Professional Coin Grading Service, bringing $31,200 from the winning bidder.

Medal collectors will have to dig deeper for future purchases from the U.S. Mint, as the priceof 3-inch bronze medals is rising from $39.95 to $160 while the small versions rise to $20.

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill for coinage and medal programs that may affect coinage from 2023 through 2030, encompassing the semiquincentennial.

The House of Representatives passed proposed legislation seeking 2021 coins to mark the centennial anniversary of the transition of silver dollar production from the Morgan dollar to the Peace dollar.

Future plans for the quarter dollar piqued reader interest this week, with the offer of an ancient denarius and auction results of some spectacular U.S. coins attracting significant attention.

At Heritage Auctions' September 18 U.S. Coins Signature auction in Dallas, an NGC Proof 69 1907 Saint-Gaudens, High Relief, Wire Rim $20 double eagle realized $660,000.

Jeff and Chris answer some listener questions, with collecting goals as their central theme. Chris shares a recent article in The Numismatist that caught his eye, and he and Jeff review a 1970 edition of Coin World.