1984 Hawaiian Silver Ounce - THM X#MB8, Statehood Silver Jubilee

Coin Details

Auction Record

$99 PR69DCAM 07-24-2019 eBay

Description

The 1984-THM (The Hawaiian Mint) Statehood Silver Jubilee is a one-ounce silver commemorative marking 25 years of Hawaiian statehood. Cataloged as Krause X#MB8, this piece forms the silver component of the Hawaiian Mint's multi-metal jubilee program alongside the gold version. The design commemorates Hawaii's admission as the 50th state on August 21, 1959, following a plebiscite in which Hawaiian residents voted overwhelmingly (94.3 percent in favor) for statehood. The journey from annexed territory to statehood had taken over 60 years and involved complex political dynamics between Native Hawaiian sovereignty concerns, the powerful sugar and pineapple plantation interests, military considerations at Pearl Harbor, and mainland congressional politics. The THM mintmark identifies this as a product of The Hawaiian Mint, which operated from Honolulu during the 1980s and 1990s producing commemorative medals and bullion pieces. The mint targeted both the local collector market and the substantial tourist market, with pieces sold through Hawaiian gift shops and coin dealers. One-ounce silver pieces like this represented the most accessible entry point in the Hawaiian Mint's product line.

Rarity Notes

Uncommon. Silver versions were produced in larger quantities than gold, but Hawaiian Mint total mintages remained modest, 500-2,000 pieces.

Cross References

PCGS #489246; Krause X#MB8