In December 1997, America's most adventurous coin program became a reality when President Clinton signed legislation authorizing the U.S. Mint to issue the innovative 50 State Quarters collection. Starting in January 1999, each of the 50 states in the Union will be honored on a unique Quarter Dollar commemorative coin. Five states were featured each year, based on the order in which they ratified the Constitution or became states. On the front, otherwise known as the obverse, the mintmarks can be found to the right of George Washington's portrait. The small "S" indicates San Francisco Mint. \

Hawaii's State Quarter features King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the 8 Hawaiian Islands. The islands of Hawaii were ruled by several Kings until King Kamehameha I united Hawaii in 1810 as sole ruler. Kamehameha is the 2nd Native American to appear on a circulating U.S. Coin, since Sacagawea. The state's motto is on the coin means: "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness."

Each coin is encapsulated - please keep the coins in their protective coin holder to maintain their condition.