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Today in History: San Francisco Mint to Produce Kalakaua Coinage

10/29/2025

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On October 29, 1883, the San Francisco Mint signed a contract to produce the Kalakaua coinage for the Hawaiian Kingdom. This set of silver coins, designed by Charles E. Barber, aimed to foster Hawaiian pride by providing the kingdom with its own currency. The coins included a dime, quarter dollar, half dollar, and dollar.

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On October 29, 1883, the San Francisco Mint signed a contract to produce the Kalakaua coinage for the Hawaiian Kingdom. This set of silver coins, designed by Charles E. Barber, aimed to foster Hawaiian pride by providing the kingdom with its own currency. The coins included a dime, quarter dollar, half dollar, and dollar.