Star Trek Coins: A Collector’s Guide to the Galaxy’s Most Fascinating Numismatic Issues

Space: The final frontier. These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. Its five-year mission: to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly go where no man has gone before. These are the words that were spoken by William Shatner, as Captain Kirk, to introduce every Star Trek episode and set the stage for its five-year mission. Just about anybody who has ever watched television, or any Star Trek fan, would be familiar with this unique monologue. The significance of this statement serves as a “thesis” for the series, outlining its focus on diplomacy and curiosity about a future utopian society.

It’s almost impossible to believe that this “little space show” premiered sixty years ago on Sept. 8, 1966, on a Thursday at 8:30 pm on NBC, a standard channel here in the United States. Pitched by Gene Roddenberry as “Wagon Train to the Stars,” it featured an episodic structure, with recurring characters such as Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and Dr. McCoy, traveling through the “final frontier” on a “starship” named the Enterprise. The daring and adventurous crew would embark on a frontier-like journey, but this time in deep space, with each episode focusing on a new adventure with a new guest star, much like the classic Western of its time, Wagon Train.

The original series (TOS) that launched the franchise was primarily set in the future, the 23rd Century, and then beyond, following the Starfleet crew exploring the Milky Way Galaxy. Traveling faster than the speed of light, known as “warp speed,” the spacecraft covered enormous distances in our galaxy. As fast as this futuristic, fictitious ship slipped through space, the show itself lost its momentum in only three years and ended abruptly on June 3rd, 1969. Officially, the cancellation was due to low ratings and the high production costs of this now-classic sci-fi fantasy show. While those were both valid reasons, it is said that the real reason the show was canceled was that NBC executives did not like Gene Roddenberry, and the feeling was mutual; they just wanted him and his “silly and offbeat” show gone.

Little did the network know that Star Trek fans and followers loved its optimistic vision of the future, where humanity overcame prejudice, and everyone worked together to achieve a higher goal. The future could be bright and wondrous instead of dark and tragic, like many other science fiction movies and shows of the time. Fans launched massive letter-writing campaigns to bring Star Trek back; they formed clubs, organized conventions, and never forgot the show’s diverse storytelling and moral lessons. With strong writing and themes, Star Trek attracted noted sci-fi authors who delivered idea-driving stories that brought critical thinking and celebrated intelligence. People loved the special effects and wanted to see the cool gadgets like talking computers, communicators, transporters, and phasers. They were charmed by the leading characters and diversity of the crew, including a half-human, half-alien first officer, Mr. Spock, and the first black woman in a leading role, Lieutenant Uhura, the ship’s communications officer. These diverse characters and others helped create strong audience connections with multitudes of fans that wanted to see more of “Trek”. They were interested in seeing the friendships, interactions, and commitment of the main cast, all set in a so-called utopian society. As the fan base grew and strengthened, TOS entered syndication, solidifying its place in television history. Star Trek’s syndication transformed it from a canceled “little space show” into a cultural phenomenon and saved the franchise.

The success of reruns shown at various times and on multiple channels proved that Star Trek could make money, fueling the idea of expanding the franchise with subsequent shows. Trek grew into a massively popular “enterprise” that eventually became one of the biggest cultural phenomena of all time. With a galaxy of ideas, its popularity led to more series like Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, and Enterprise. Star Trek was everywhere, and at one point, three of its shows were on TV at the same time. New characters from the different shows became household names just as popular as Kirk, Mr. Spock, Dr. McCoy, and Scotty. We all wanted to witness the adventures of Jean-Luc Picard, Captain Kathryn Janeway, Benjamin Sisko, 7 of 9, Lieutenant Data, and an omnipotent villain known as Q, a “thorn in the side” entity that would torment Picard and his crew for that entire seven-year run and beyond. Along with having great writing and terrific storytelling, many other characters, both good and bad, kept us coming back for more out-of-this-world adventures.

The franchise grew even bigger, you could say, at “Warp Speed”, to a massive, cosmic level that branched out not only on television but to major feature-length films—starting with Star Trek: The Motion Picture in 1979, which was produced by Paramount to directly compete with Star Wars, made by Lucasfilm and premiered two years earlier in 1977. Paramount Pictures needed a big and successful “space-themed” movie to compete with the upcoming Star Wars trilogy. While executives and Paramount met to brainstorm a futuristic space-driven movie, many ideas were thrown on the table. Still, none seemed as intriguing as Lucasfilm’s Star Wars. In the height of Paramount’s frustration, during a desperate brainstorming session to combat the other upcoming “fantasy-filled space-themed movies,” one executive’s light bulb suddenly went off: “We already have a theme for a space movie; we already own Star Trek!” I personally know this for a fact, because that executive was indeed my father’s younger brother, my favorite uncle! With that brilliant idea thrown directly on the table, and the other executives accepting the proposal with open arms, the immense success of bringing Star Trek to the big screen was immeasurable. “I remember waiting in line with my girlfriend for hours to see it on the day it premiered. The franchise went on to make five more movies featuring characters from the original series. Those flicks were followed by four Star Trek: The Next Generation movies, continuing that crew's adventures in space and bridging the gap between The Original Series and The Next Generation. Years later, Paramount continued expanding the Star Trek universe with more movies featuring different actors playing the roles from the original series, set in different timelines. It seemed like this franchise could never be stopped, and in reality, it hasn’t, and it is still producing new shows today. New Star Trek shows streaming now, like Picard, Discovery, and Strange New Worlds, continue to enlighten us about the future and tell the tales and adventures of the Federation and its unique, endearing cast of characters.

Just as Star Wars had done a few years earlier, Star Trek began merchandising with countless products you can buy or trade, such as clothing, toys, models, books, magazines, glasses, coffee mugs, and replica props like phasers and communicators. Today, you can bid on items that actually appeared on the show and own a piece of Star Trek history. Both real and replicated items are highly collectible, and many are sought after by enthusiast collectors. With all of these “interesting, out of this world” collectibles and interest in Star Trek merchandise, I know that intelligent Vulcan, Mr. Spock, would say, “It would be highly illogical not to mint and sell Star Trek coins”. Apparently, many mint directors in several different countries agreed with this brilliant concept and designed and produced wonderful Star Trek-themed coins. Now, with a basic understanding of Star Trek history and lore, let’s take a look at what we are all interested in: coins, specifically Star Trek coins, which is why we are all here reading Numismatic News.

Let us “beam up” some of the more interesting Star Trek coins that have been minted so far, in celebration of Star Trek’s 60 years of existence. Looking into numismatics, I found many more coins than I ever imagined once I started researching coin collecting. If you are a coin collector, a numismatist, or a Star Trek fan, I think you will find these coins “fascinating”. Here, instead of exploring “strange new worlds and new civilizations, we are going to “explore strange new coins and interesting new medallions.”

In a galaxy of coins, what is considered the first Star Trek-themed piece was a pair of limited-edition silver 1 oz commemorative coins minted by the Perth Mint for the 50th anniversary of the original series. The first coin, a 2015 piece, depicts, on its reverse, Captain Kirk, featuring a full-color image of William Shatner as his iconic screen character. Of course, his image had to be the first featured. Do you think Bill would have had it any other way? The second coin, on its reverse, depicts the beautiful spaceship, the USS Enterprise NCC-1701, flying through space, surrounded by the United Federation of Planets logo. The obverse of these pieces depicts Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2015 date. Both coins are 1oz pure silver and are legal tender under the authority of the government of Tuvalu, an independent Polynesian island nation in the South Pacific Ocean, located between Australia and Hawaii. Personally, I really liked the uniqueness of these two pieces and love the subject matter. The color image is bright, and the nice, bold minting is very well executed. As soon as you look at it, you recognize that this is Star Trek. In addition to these incredibly designed coins, the original packaging was a specialized case that looked like a Star Trek Transporter and lit up blue when opened. This unique package was a cool feature for the new coins, but, in my opinion, quite gimmicky. As a numismatist, I normally do not talk about coin packaging, as I care only about the coin’s history, quality, and artistry, not how it was packaged. The next eight pieces mentioned in this article, all part of the “Transporter” series of coins, feature the same innovative light-up packaging. To avoid redundancy, I will not mention the case again.

In the same fashion as the first two “Trek” coins were minted, we get the next two in the series of out-of-this-world pieces, also minted by the Perth Mint. This time, on the reverse, we see a great color image of Captain Archer, portrayed by Scott Bakula as he appeared in Star Trek: Enterprise, against a representation of his ship, Enterprise NX-01. The pairing coin features Archer’s Enterprise in full color on its reverse, flying over planets as seen on the iconic TV show. Both coins are 1oz pure silver and are legal tender under the government of Tuvalu. These pieces are very nicely done, with brightly colored images, strong strikes of their subjects, and artful craftsmanship.

The Perth Mint released the third pair of coins in 2015, celebrating yet another iconic Captain, Kathryn Janeway, and the USS Voyager. Struck also in 1oz silver proof, these coins have the same characteristics as the first two sets, delivering color and artistic expression that stand out from other coins. The reverse features a color image of Kate Mulgrew as Janeway on Star Trek Voyager, with USS Voyager NCC-74656 and the inscription CAPTAIN JANEWAY to the left. The 2015 Voyager ship coin features a color image of Janeway’s ship Voyager against a Borg Cube. Fantastically designed, the ship is in proof silver, while the background of the Borg Cube is in color. The Voyager Ship coin is yet another gorgeous piece that showcases Star Trek and new coin technology in beautiful ways.

Once again in 2015 the Perth Mint on behalf of Tuvalu, minted, or in Star Trek terms, replicated another outstanding piece, this time depicting on its reverse a colorized image of Captain Picard played by Sir Patrick Stewart, against the background of his starship the USS Enterprise D. A superbly crafted 1oz silver proof captures the essence of the strong character portrayed in his series, Star Trek the Next Generation. Pairing with the Picard coin was the ship he captained, the USS Enterprise NCC-1701-D. This time, the reverse of the coin features a relief of the starship majestically soaring over a beautiful colorized background. Artfully done with great detail, this is yet another wonderful addition to the Star Trek series of coins, the transporter series.

Last, but not least, in this series of Star Trek coins produced by the Perth Mint, to honor the fifth installment of this fantastic franchise was the Captain Benjamin Sisco one-ounce silver proof. It features a color image of Sisco against a representation of the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine space station, which he commanded. Like all the other Captain coins in this series, this coin features great detail and design, making it another desirable piece. Alongside this great coin came the Deep Space Nine piece, also in silver proof. This piece shows the space station in relief against a beautifully vibrant colorized background. The design matches and captures the bright colors and innovativeness of the first eight coins in this series.

I believe, as an artist and numismatist, that these last ten coins that featured the five captains and their respective space vessels are truly unique, with their introduction of color, perfect execution, and artistic style, a testament to great coin designs by great artists and a wonderful testament to the Star Trek universe.

Before I continue to set forth and analyze more of the beautiful and interesting Star Trek coins that have graced our planet, how about we all take a break, sit on your couch, or better yet, your captain’s chair with a bottle of Romulan Ale and take a look at why the Royal Canadian Mint in Canada produces many of the Star Trek-themed coins. Some key reasons for the influx of these coins from Canada include their association with prominent Canadian-born actors, such as William Shatner and James Doohan, both of whom starred in the original series. Thus, making a point to showcase their actors and their legendary characters. Another reason is that the franchise’s legacy is considered a cultural phenomenon in Canada and continues to be so this year. Furthermore, the RCM enjoys showcasing its new and innovative techniques, such as brightly colored, glow-in-the-dark, and odd-shaped coins. The mint directors and innovative designers in Canada certainly know their audience, and keep on producing pieces with appeal for (Trekkies) and coin collectors alike. Many of these pieces have low mintages, sell out very quickly, and remain in demand.

You can bet your pointed ears that, not to be outdone, in 2017 the Royal Canadian Mint issued a large 50th-anniversary 2 oz pure silver coin featuring all five captains mentioned above, rather than picturing just one at a time. This truly special piece was limited to just 5,000 and depicts the iconic characters in full-color portraits, with a glow-in-the-dark USS Enterprise in a head-on view in flight when viewed in the dark. Between the ship’s phaser beams lies an illuminated Delta Shield Insignia, which is the identifying emblem of Starfleet. Now, how “Star Trek” is that! This special coin design “boldly went where no coin design has gone before!”

Captain Picard would have told the Royal Canadian Mint in 2017 to “make it so” and produce another 1 Troy ounce Star Trek silver coin, this time featuring The Borg, the uncompromising, formidable enemy of the Federation that debuted in Star Trek: The Next Generation. This eye-catching coin features a colorful image of a Borg Cube locking onto the U.S.S. Enterprise, its haunting green tractor beam extending as it attempts to assimilate its technology. This terrifying event is captured marvelously on the coin’s surface, with precision in engraving, and provides a rare close-up of the detailed exterior of a Borg Ship. This intricate coin has a limited mintage of 10,000 pieces and is a must-have for any real Star Trek fan and collector of unusual minted pieces.

The Royal Canadian Mint also created a very special 25-cent piece for Star Trek in 2016. This creative coin design features six views of the original U.S.S. Enterprise in vibrant colors against a dark background, with a beautiful blue nebula surrounding the ship. The different views allow the person holding the coin to see this iconic ship from every angle, including the overhead, underside, bow, aft, starboard, and port side of television’s most famous spacecraft. This coin is 35mm wide, composed of three-ply nickel-finish steel, and contains no precious metals. The piece was originally sold as part of a coin-and-stamp set that included three Canadian postage stamps featuring Captain Kirk and the U.S.S. Enterprise.

“The City on the Edge of Forever” is the name given to one of the Original Series episodes and, by many fans, is considered one of the favorites across the entire franchise. It certainly is one of the best episodes, in my opinion, and I have seen every episode of every Star Trek series. In 2016, the RCM once again minted a creative coin to commemorate this wonderful episode and delivered a 20-dollar denomination in .999 fine silver. Vibrant colors once again enhanced this piece to bring to life the engraved image of Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock as they stand before the ruins of a giant ring-shaped entity known as “The Guardian of Forever. Detailed engraving and cutting-edge techniques bring this unique piece to life, while the Star Trek font adds an authentic vintage touch.

I think I should respectfully note that William Shatner, now 95 and still going strong, has stated that he is not a coin collector or numismatist, but that he does indeed have a connection to coins. If he did collect coins, I would have added him to the list of other celebrities in my piece, “Celebrities Collect Coins,” which appeared in the Nov. 25, 2025, edition of Numismatic News. Shatner, a man who has been into many interesting endeavors throughout his life, has been just about anywhere and everywhere, including space itself when he flew aboard Blue Origin’s Shepard Rocket on Oct. 13, 2021, taking him where no actor, or no 90-year-old, has gone before. Although just briefly, he did finally reach the “final frontier”; besides everything else, he has also been involved in numismatics. In 2016, the Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a Star Trek: The Original Series coin collection for the show’s 50th anniversary. Mr. Shatner himself joined Sandra Hanington, President and CEO of the mint, at an event to unveil the first coin, and he struck the very first coin featuring his image. This new $10 colored 99.99 pure silver piece featured the legendary Captain James Tiberius Kirk, dressed in his trademark vibrant yellow shirt, alongside his iconic ship. It weighs 15.87g, has a serrated edge, and is limited to a mintage of 12,500 pieces. It is noted that he was gifted one as a souvenir of the event, but the first coin he “struck” is not explicitly reported to be in his personal collection.

In 2019, the Perth Mint announced that Bill Shatner provided input in creating another Captain Kirk Coin to ensure a fitting tribute to his character. He specifically suggested including a colorized image of Jupiter in the background, which was indeed featured on the colorful final design for this Proof Tuvalu coin. Jennifer McKenna, the designer of this Tuvalu Star Trek Coin, stated that Shatner officially endorsed the release, calling it “a lovely design filled with meaning.” As an artist, I personally agree with him; it is a lovely, meaningful design, and also quite interesting. This piece contains 1oz of .9999 fine silver and has a limited mintage of 3,000 pieces. It came with special packaging that lit up blue when opened. Once again, there is no direct information confirming whether Mr. Shatner personally kept one of these Star Trek Captain Coins or even asked for one. Personally, if it were me, I would have certainly asked. Still, I am not the iconic William Shatner, or Kirk’s evil duplicate created by a transporter malfunction in an episode of the original series.

Canada and the Royal Canadian Mint seem to be loving producing Star Trek-themed coins. In 2017, they completely outdid themselves by producing one of the most original and unique “coins” when crafting an extraordinary 10oz piece in 99.99 percent pure silver. The coin’s shape is truly unlike anything ever seen in the galaxy, taking on the form of the famous and iconic ship, the original Enterprise. This phenomenal coin is remarkable for being minted seamlessly from a single blank and for its exceptional attention to detail, featuring the ship’s name and registry number. The word “CANADA”, the year “2017”, and the face value of “100 DOLLARS” are all engraved in the Star Trek font from the original series. This awe-inspiring piece had a mintage of only 1,000 pieces and is very hard to come by; it’s more than just a coin; it’s a miniature piece of art in a sculptural form.

For the 30th anniversary of Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Perth Mint (Tuvalu) produced a wonderful 2oz Silver Antiqued Coin that pays tribute to Lieutenant Worf. Struck in pure silver and individually finished to appear worn, it gives a finish to convey the surface of an ancient artifact, much like a tough Klingon warrior! This piece had a mintage of 1,701, referring to the Enterprise NCC-1701-D, which he proudly served aboard. Along with the depiction of Worf, the coin features a Klingon insignia on its reverse and is done in high relief within a rimless format with lots of detail and artistic flair.

Not to be confused with “Gold-Pressed Latinum”, an in-universe primary currency used by the Ferengi and other civilizations in Star Trek, especially in Deep Space Nine, the Royal Canadian Mint produced a coin, made out of real .9999 gold, that was minted right here on Earth. In 2016, the “gold insignia coin” was the world’s first delta-shaped coin, crafted from 1/2 oz of gold and featuring the iconic Starfleet Command Insignia. The coin had a low mintage of only 1,500 pieces and was sold worldwide. This delightful piece of Canadian coinage, paired with Star Trek’s legacy, is a high-value numismatic collector’s item, with listings ranging from $7,000 to more than $14,000 if you want to own one.

In the Star Trek universe, Gold-Pressed Latinum is a non-replicable currency. In this fictional universe, they consist of a rare, liquid form of Latinum suspended within gold ingots, which are used to handle the metal. In Star Trek, gold is just about worthless, “yikes, worthless gold!” as it can be replicated, while liquid Latinum is considered valuable. The gold is used merely as a casing.

In 2016, the Perth Mint produced a heavy, stylized “coin” inspired by the fictional currency in Star Trek. The design of this piece replicates the “slip” form of the smallest denomination as seen in Deep Space Nine. Other larger denominations included strips, bars, and bricks. The 1oz piece is 99.9 percent pure silver and 99.9 percent gold-plated, with specialized engravings that replicate the look of the Latinum prop used in the series. The mintage was strictly limited to 5,000 worldwide and is regarded as a specialized collectible, appealing to fans of Deep Space Nine and collectors of uniquely minted items.

Another gold Star Trek coin, minted for the 50th anniversary of Star Trek in 2016 by the Perth Mint of Australia, was a “fantastic rendition” of the Starship Enterprise, done in high relief, in .9999 fine gold, in proof condition. Most of these coins today are frequently found in NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo, which are truly amazing and beautiful. Some releases include special labels or packaging, such as cast member signatures, like William Shatner. Yet another piece many Star Trek fans would love to own.

The RCM, known for producing unique and innovative coins, minted a $20 silver coin in 2016 featuring our beloved spaceship, the original Enterprise from the original series. The masterfully crafted 99.99 percent pure silver piece captures the iconic vessel’s elegant, sleek lines. Also incorporated into the design is the Star Trek emblem, with “50” in its center, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Star Trek’s birth. The design of this piece is delightful, with a flat field behind the craft and raised stars in the background. It has a mintage of 300,000 pieces and weighs 7.96 grams. Without color or holographic effects, this is still a solid-looking piece and a great specimen for your collection if you are a Star Trek enthusiast or a silver coin collector.

A piece I particularly enjoy is the 2023 Samoa $5 Star Trek Starfleet logo 1oz antiqued coin. Artistically, this piece is adorned with beautiful blue coloration in its background and depicts the Starfleet Command logo surrounded by the inscriptions “STARFLEET COMMAND” and “UNITED FEDERATION OF PLANETS”. Produced by the MDM Mint in Brunswick, Germany, it weighs 31.1g and has a mintage of only 1,701 pieces. This coin is meticulously crafted, has great eye appeal, and is finished with an antique look.

Deep Space Nine was a spin-off of Star Trek: The Next Generation and took place on a stationary vessel instead of a starship. To represent this, the Royal Canadian Mint produced a very interesting and different new coin. The reverse features a highly detailed, engraved rendering of Star Trek’s Deep Space Nine space station. What is quite remarkable about this piece is the station’s viewpoint. The iconic space station is seen from directly above, rather than the side view we almost always see when visualizing Star Trek ships on television or on coins. The highly detailed engraved rendering of the station is defined in part by an outer docking ring that lines the coin’s edge, which is punctuated by 12 docking ports and a series of thrusters. The unusual placement of the station on the coin allows for a largely unobstructed view of the full-color image that fills the field below it, incorporates a wormhole, and adds a bright swirl of color from the Bajoran system! Another special feature of this smartly designed coin is that it is said to be the first to feature full color on both its obverse and reverse. If you have spent any time reading Numismatic News, as an artist and a numismatist, I like to see different perspectives and interpretations of any given subject, and this piece has done exactly that, going above and beyond with unparalleled care and craftsmanship. The colorization and overall design are remarkable. Even if you are not interested in Star Trek coins but collect unusual and different pieces, this one might be for you!

Star Trek Discovery is the seventh series in the franchise. It ran from 2017 to 2024 and told the story of the Starship Discovery and its inhabitants, which began in the 23rd century and ended in the 32nd.

Of course, the Perth Mint of Tuvalu had to continue with a bundle of new coins to celebrate Star Trek Discovery, with 1oz silver pieces that focused on U.S.S. Discovery, NCC-1031, and Officer Michael Burnham, who would eventually become captain, with nicely colorized depictions. Just like they did with the original captains and ships before, they followed the same format and delivered new coins that complement their predecessors. These renditions are just as good and share the quality and character of all the similar coins that preceded them. These 2018 coins were originally sold as a two-piece set in premium packaging and arrived with a case that looks like a Transporter from Star Trek. Often sold as a pair, but sometimes available individually, usually graded by NGC and rated PR70 proof.

In 2019, the Perth Mint of Australia produced a 2oz silver coin with an extremely low mintage of only 2,000 pieces. The reverse of this colorful piece depicts a small image of the Starship Discovery, alongside its main crew in full uniform. A delightful piece that continues to celebrate the continuing voyages of Trek ships and their inhabitants.

Khan! The ultimate bad guy in the Star Trek universe had to be mentioned in some way or another. With all the heroes and good guys the franchise has featured over time on television, in cinema, and on coins, there will always be that one antagonist who stands out as one of the most formidable villains. Khan Noonien Singh, portrayed by Ricardo Montalban, first appeared in Star Trek: The Original Series in the episode Space Seed and then reprised his role in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. He was a genetically engineered superhuman who sought to take revenge on James T. Kirk after he escaped exile 15 years earlier, having been placed on a desolate planet that had become uninhabitable. The Wrath of Khan is considered by many to be the finest film of the Star Trek franchise, including myself. In honor of this incredible film, in 2025, a 1 oz. Niue minted the 999 silver coin with an extremely low mintage of just 1,000 pieces. The shape of this intricate coin is not round, but rectangular instead, like an ingot, and features the colorized image of the film’s theatrical poster on its reverse. On the obverse of this piece, you can find the Public Seal of Niue, along with the Star Trek logo and identifying hallmarks, as well as a unique serial number between 1 and 1000. If you like “Trek” movie posters, silver bars and coins, or both, this would be a perfect piece for your collection.

Not all Star Trek coins incorporate color, holographic images, or other unique features. Some were minted using more traditional methods. Here is an example that I think is worth looking at. In 1997, the Republic of Liberia, through the Popjoy Mint, produced a $10 commemorative coin featuring a Romulan Warbird seen in Star Trek: The Next Generation. This item is a 1oz pure silver piece and features an artistic and detailed view of the Warbird surrounded by the inscription Star Trek: THE NEXT GENERATION, in classic Star Trek font. Overall, it’s a good-looking coin and an interesting piece if you enjoy observing or collecting something that seems more basic. Other coins are minted in the same manner if that’s what you’re looking for.

As this is the 60th year of Star Trek, I am sure we will see many more interesting, unique, and unusual coins produced by mints worldwide to capture the spirit and essence of the franchise. We have seen that a few mints have had great success by creating wonderful and exciting pieces. There are more coins I haven’t mentioned in this article because there are just too many to write about. The pieces I noted were all produced by mainstream world mints and were among those I particularly enjoyed. In addition, there are private mints that produce a wide range of silver and gold pieces in various sizes, such as 1oz and 2oz rounds or bars. These private mints are now minting exciting non-denominational medals made from materials other than precious or semi-precious metals, using new techniques to enhance their surfaces with sparkling colors. From basic engravings to high-relief pieces, and holographic and glow-in-the-dark specimens, there is truly something for everyone to collect and enjoy. Modern-day minting offers exquisite, exciting, diverse, and unique pieces, just as Star Trek does. So, enjoy looking at, studying, and possibly collecting these amazing coins. Keep your mind and body healthy so you can continue to enjoy Star Trek shows and movies, and this amazing hobby of numismatics. And please remember: never beam down to a planet in a red shirt!

Also, as that great Vulcan would say, “Live long and prosper.”

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