Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 9, Number 12, 1 Kekemapa 1992 — Royal Hawaiian Mint issues Centennial coins [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Royal Hawaiian Mint issues Centennial coins

In observance of the 100th anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, the Royal Hawaiian Mint has struck the most historic issue of commemorative coins in its 20 year ryA pair of coins in honor of King Kamehameha and Queen Lili'uokalani was specially designed and will help carry the

story of Hawaii's history. The designs were approved by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees, and Royal Hawaiian Mint has agreed to donate a percentage of the sale of eaeh silve ror gold eoin set to scholarships administered by the new OHA Education Foundation. The "Overthrow Silver Dala" bears the likeness of Queen Lili'uokalani and her eall, "Oh honest Americans, as Christians, hear me." This poignant appeal to the American people for justice continues to have power today as her hope for restoration of her throne remains unanswered. Her motto "'Onipa'a" ("Steadfast") is shown on the reverse. The "Hawaiian Sovereign" eoin honors King Kamehameha 1, his unification of the islands and establishment of the Hawaiian monarchy.

Trustee Keale shows new Hawaiian eoin.