1959 HK-534, Nickel-Silver Alaska-Hawaii Statehood Dollar

Coin Details

Description

This 1959 so-called dollar (HK-534) commemorates - Alaska-Hawaii Statehood. The 1939-1940 New York World's Fair in Flushing Meadows, organized around 'Building the World of Tomorrow,' featured the 610-foot Trylon spire, the 180-foot Perisphere, and introduced television and nylon to the American public. Struck in silver, this piece represents a premium metallic composition among so-called dollars. Silver examples were typically produced in smaller quantities than base metal issues and command strong collector interest. Later exposition medals were produced by a mix of U.S. Mint issues and private manufacturers, with many struck in lower quantities than the great 19th-century fairs. The Century of Progress and New York World's Fair generated the most varieties. The Hibler-Kappen catalog has been updated and expanded since its 1963 first edition, with later researchers adding newly discovered varieties and extending coverage into the modern era.

Rarity Notes

So-called dollars from the post-war era were produced in limited quantities for distribution at events or through numismatic channels. Silver examples of HK-534 are scarce to rare, with surviving pieces ranging from well-worn pocket pieces to carefully preserved specimens.

Cross References

HK-534; PCGS #642909; NGC #850871