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This page is dedicated to the history and design of the 2008 Hawaii State Quarter.
Design of the 2008 Hawaii State Quarter
The reverse of Hawaii’s quarter features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the eight major Hawaiian Islands. Inscriptions are the state motto UA MAU KE EA O KA ‘AINA I KA PONO (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness), Hawaii and 1959.
King Kamehameha I is a revered figure in Hawaiian history. He unified the governance of the Hawaiian Islands into one kingdom in the early 1800s and navigated changes in Hawaii, while maintaining the native practices and traditional ways of island life. His "Law of the Splintered Paddle" guaranteed the protection of citizens from harm during war and became a landmark in humanitarian law. He is honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall.
1) Regular business strike meant for circulation bearing the P mark of the US Mint at at Philadelphia
2) Regular business strike meant for circulation bearing the D mark of the US Mint at Denver
2) A proof version bearing the S mint mark of the US Mint at San Francisco
3) A silver proof version, made of silver, bearing the mark of the US Mint at San Francisco.
4) Special release collectible satin finish version bearing the P mark of the US Mint at Philadelphia
5) Special release collectible satin finish version bearing the D mark of the US Mint at Denver
Design of the 2008 Hawaii State Quarter
The reverse of Hawaii’s quarter features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the eight major Hawaiian Islands. Inscriptions are the state motto UA MAU KE EA O KA ‘AINA I KA PONO (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness), Hawaii and 1959.
King Kamehameha I is a revered figure in Hawaiian history. He unified the governance of the Hawaiian Islands into one kingdom in the early 1800s and navigated changes in Hawaii, while maintaining the native practices and traditional ways of island life. His "Law of the Splintered Paddle" guaranteed the protection of citizens from harm during war and became a landmark in humanitarian law. He is honored with a statue in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall.
Versions of the 2008 Hawaii State Quarter
The Hawaii State Quarter is released in 5 different forms.
1) Regular business strike meant for circulation bearing the P mark of the US Mint at at Philadelphia
2) Regular business strike meant for circulation bearing the D mark of the US Mint at Denver
2) A proof version bearing the S mint mark of the US Mint at San Francisco
3) A silver proof version, made of silver, bearing the mark of the US Mint at San Francisco.
4) Special release collectible satin finish version bearing the P mark of the US Mint at Philadelphia
5) Special release collectible satin finish version bearing the D mark of the US Mint at Denver
Quarter Composition
Like all state quarters, the circulating Hawaii state quarter is made from 8.33% nickel with the remaining balance from copper. It weights 5.67 grams, is .955 inches in diameter and is 1.75 mm thick. The edge is reeded with 119 grooves.Was this Guide Helpful? If so, please vote below!
Guide created: 12/04/07 (updated 05/29/09)
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