Larry and Jeff return one last time before the end of the year, and Jeff drops some big news. The hosts review Coin World from 2003 and learn about the Peace dollar. All that and more on this episode.

Jeff and Larry speak with paper money expert Dennis Hengeveld, a return guest, about his new book on California bank notes.

Dr. Ellen Feingold, curator of the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American History returns to the show to discuss a refresh of the museum's Value of Money exhibit. Larry and Jeff discuss the Flowing Hair gold $1 just released by the U.S. Mint, and dive into numismatic history.

David Vagi, Director of Ancients at NGC, discusses Civil War dog tags with the Coin World podcast. Learn about this fascinating quasi-numismatic area that is rich in history and meaning. The guys also discuss inaugural medals, the Christmas wish list, and more. 

Dealer Eddie Bruner of Glasgow, Kentucky, explains how a local collector found an expensive 20th-century rarity in pocket change, and the hosts discuss musicians on coins and more. 

Kyle Ponterio comes to the Coin World Podcast to discuss his recent travel to the Philippines for a coin show. Ponterio explained his interest in countermarks and shared his experience at the gathering, which brought experts from around the globe. 

Beth Deisher, Executive Director of the Anti-Counterfeiting Educational Foundation, discusses the surge in counterfeits in recent months, and efforts to keep these from entering the hobby.
Larry and Jeff talk about how collectors can avoid overpaying, and look back at an issue of Coin World from 1984. 

Greg Holloway was on the ground floor of the U.S. coin grading market, and has handled numerous United States and British rarities. He discusses this journey, and his award-winning book, The King of Coins. 

Larry interviews Shannon Rajkitkul of Paradime Coins to discuss collecting certified U.S. coins, and Jeff and Larry explore the numismatic connection to James Earl Jones and other celebrity connections.

In addition, the guys talk about one of the rarest modern silver American Eagles, and the first appearance of In God We Trust on American paper money.

Donald Scarinci discusses the annual Coin of the Year awards, presenting their history and some behind-the-scenes details about coin design selection and more. Jeff and Larry explore the 1982 George Washington silver half dollar commemorative, and more. 

The first Great American Coin & Collectibles Show will be taking place in Tampa Sept. 11-14. Jeff and Larry welcome show organizers Larry Shepherd of Shepherd Expos Management and Rick Amos of Amos Media to learn more.