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In 1999, the U.S. government began the State Quarter Program, creating a unique 25-cent coin to represent each state. From Hawaii to North Carolina, there are a number of beautiful designs crafted with a distinct history and identity in mind. Today, the coins remain an enduring collector’s item.

In Honolulu, collectors head to Hawaiian Islands Stamp & Coin for an extensive selection of these quarters and other various coins. Whether you’re a longtime collector or just getting started, take a look at the exciting history of a few of the quarters you can find at the Hawaiian coin shop. 

Hawaiian Coin Shop Talks State Quarters  

1. North Carolina

North Carolina’s quarter reveals an image of a Wright brother flying an airplane. In 1903, the brothers executed the world’s first successful flight lasting one minute at Kitty Hawk, an eastern island of North Carolina.

2. California

The California state quarter pictures Yosemite Valley, a regal condor, and famous environmentalist John Muir. Muir looks at the valley’s vast natural beauty, symbolizing the state’s legacy as well as hope for the future. Also known as “John of the Mountains,” the Sierra Club founder became one of the first in the nation to advocate for the preservation of the natural world. His books, essays, and activism influenced millions and helped to preserve Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park, and thousands of acres of national wilderness. 

3. Connecticut

Connecticut’s coin boasts The hawaiian coinCharter Oak, a majestic, abnormally large oak tree that grew on Wyllys Hyll in Hartford starting as early as the 12th century. In 1856, a massive storm obliterated the tree.

Legend has it that officials hid the state’s Royal Charter of 1662 in the tree’s hollow to evade English confiscation. Consequently, the tree became recognized as a symbol of American independence.

4. Nebraska 

Pioneers in an ox-drawn wagon ride through Chimney Rock in Nebraska’s state coin. During 19th century western migration, explorers traveling along the Oregon Trail used the pointed natural wonder as an identifying landmark. Located at the foot of the North Platte River Valley, the illustrious rock rises over 4,000 feet above sea level. 

5. Hawaii

As the final state admitted to the union, Hawaii’s quarter became the last created for the U.S. 50 State Quarters Program. The coin features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I, arms outstretched to the major islands alongside a quote that reads, “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness” in Hawaiian.

The revered figure unified the governance of Hawaiian Islands into one kingdom at the turn of the 19th century, all while prioritizing native practices and traditional ways of life. He became known as a humanitarian leader following his guarantee to protect citizens from harm during wartime, known as the “Law of the Splintered Paddle.”

Check out the quarters for yourself when you head to Honolulu’s premier Hawaiian coin shop. Hawaiian Islands Stamp & Coin offers an extensive selection of gold, silver, and old coins every collector will love. To learn more, call today at (808) 531-6251. You may also visit the shop online

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