1989 Medal Chinese in Hawaii Silver Bicentennial Celebration

Coin Details

Auction Record

$37 SP64 07-10-2023 eBay

Description

This 1989 silver medal celebrates the Chinese community in Hawaii on the occasion of the Bicentennial of the United States — though the specific bicentennial being celebrated may relate to a local anniversary rather than the national bicentennial of 1976. Chinese immigration to Hawaii began in the 1790s, making the Chinese community one of the oldest immigrant groups in the islands. By the sugar plantation era of the mid-nineteenth century, Chinese workers formed a crucial part of Hawaii's agricultural labor force. This silver medal honors the contributions of Chinese Hawaiians to the islands' cultural and economic development over nearly two centuries. The silver composition reflects the significance of the commemoration. Hawaiian multicultural medals document the diverse ethnic heritage that makes Hawaii's culture distinctive among American states.

Rarity Notes

Silver Hawaiian Chinese community medal, 1989. Multicultural Hawaiian numismatics is a specialized collecting area.

Cross References

PCGS #893159; Chinese in Hawaii Bicentennial Celebration, Silver