The success story of Gene Roddenberry's cult series Star Trek™ began in September 1966 and has captured the hearts of countless Trekkies ever since. In the more than 700 episodes, the crew around Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock and Co. set themselves the task of exploring previously unknown life forms in space. It is not unusual for conflicts with enemies and unexplored phenomena to cause turmoil on the U.S.S. Enterprise. For collectors and fans of the series, Star Trek™ gold and silver coins are not only valuable collector's items, but also evidence of the cultural influence of this groundbreaking sci-fi saga.