Hawaii
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Issued Date: November 3, 2008
Description: Released on November 3, 2008, as the 50th and final coin in the 50 State Quarters Program, the Hawaii state quarter features King Kamehameha I gesturing toward the eight major Hawaiian islands, representing the state’s unity,, unique geography, and culture.
Key Design Elements & Details:
Reverse Side: Features King Kamehameha I, the monarch who unified the islands, with the inscription "UA MAU KE EA O KA 'AINA I KA PONO" (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness).
Background: The design includes a map of the eight main Hawaiian islands.
Text Inscriptions: "HAWAII," "1959," and the state motto.
Obverse Side: Standard portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.
Technical Specs: Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel (clad), with a weight of 5.67 grams.
Designer: Designed by Don Everhart.
The quarter was minted in Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S - proof).
Description: Released on November 3, 2008, as the 50th and final coin in the 50 State Quarters Program, the Hawaii state quarter features King Kamehameha I gesturing toward the eight major Hawaiian islands, representing the state’s unity,, unique geography, and culture.
Key Design Elements & Details:
Reverse Side: Features King Kamehameha I, the monarch who unified the islands, with the inscription "UA MAU KE EA O KA 'AINA I KA PONO" (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness).
Background: The design includes a map of the eight main Hawaiian islands.
Text Inscriptions: "HAWAII," "1959," and the state motto.
Obverse Side: Standard portrait of George Washington by John Flanagan.
Technical Specs: Composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel (clad), with a weight of 5.67 grams.
Designer: Designed by Don Everhart.
The quarter was minted in Philadelphia (P), Denver (D), and San Francisco (S - proof).