1991 Hawaiian Gold 1/4 Ounce - RHM X#MB94, Liliuokalani

Coin Details

Description

The 1991 Royal Hawaiian Mint Quarter-Ounce Gold Liliuokalani is a privately struck gold bullion piece honoring Queen Liliuokalani, the last reigning monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Cataloged as X#MB94 and produced with a mintage of 1,000 pieces, this quarter-ounce gold issue commemorates the sovereign whose overthrow in January 1893 brought the Hawaiian monarchy to its dramatic end. Queen Liliuokalani (1838-1917) ascended to the Hawaiian throne in 1891 following the death of her brother King Kalakaua. Her brief reign was dominated by the political crisis between the monarchy and the powerful American and European business interests that sought to align Hawaii more closely with the United States. Her attempt to promulgate a new constitution restoring royal authority precipitated the overthrow, after which she was placed under house arrest and ultimately forced to formally abdicate. Despite losing her throne, Liliuokalani remained a beloved figure in Hawaiian culture, and her composition "Aloha Oe" became one of the most recognized Hawaiian songs in the world. The Royal Hawaiian Mint’s 1991 issue date — the centennial of Liliuokalani’s accession to the throne — provides historical resonance for the piece. By pairing this gold portrait of the last queen with the earlier 1981 gold portrait of Kalakaua, the Royal Hawaiian Mint created a complementary pair documenting the final two Hawaiian monarchs. At 21.9mm diameter and 7.78 grams of gold, the Liliuokalani gold piece matches the physical specifications of its Kalakaua companion, allowing collectors to assemble a matched pair of Hawaiian royal gold portraits.

Rarity Notes

Limited mintage of 1,000 pieces. Quarter-ounce gold content. Commemorates the centennial of Liliuokalani accession (1891-1991).

Cross References

Krause X#MB94; PCGS #967980; Royal Hawaiian Mint (RHM); Quarter-ounce gold bullion; Queen Liliuokalani portrait; Centennial of accession 1891-1991