2008 Hawaii State Quarter
This is a United States 25-cent coin, commonly known as a quarter, representing the state of Hawaii as part of the 50 State Quarters Program. The reverse side shown features King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the eight main Hawaiian Islands. This copper-nickel clad coin has a silver-toned appearance with a diameter of 24.26mm and a reeded edge. The design includes the state name 'HAWAII' and the year of statehood '1959' (though mostly obscured by focus), along with the inscription 'UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO' (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness). The year of minting, 2008, is located at the bottom. In terms of condition, the coin displays moderate circulation wear with visible scuffing and minor scratches across the relief and fields, particularly on the prominent figure of the King. No significant mint errors are immediately apparent from this angle. The strike appears standard for business strikes from either the Philadelphia or Denver mints of this era. The coin sits atop a dark, textured leather surface, likely a wallet or bag, which provides a high-contrast background for viewing the metallic luster and relief depth.
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Estimated Value
$0.25
Basic Information
Category
Numismatics / Currency
Appraised On
February 26, 2026
Estimated Value
$0.25
Item Description
This is a United States 25-cent coin, commonly known as a quarter, representing the state of Hawaii as part of the 50 State Quarters Program. The reverse side shown features King Kamehameha I stretching his hand toward the eight main Hawaiian Islands. This copper-nickel clad coin has a silver-toned appearance with a diameter of 24.26mm and a reeded edge. The design includes the state name 'HAWAII' and the year of statehood '1959' (though mostly obscured by focus), along with the inscription 'UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO' (The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness). The year of minting, 2008, is located at the bottom. In terms of condition, the coin displays moderate circulation wear with visible scuffing and minor scratches across the relief and fields, particularly on the prominent figure of the King. No significant mint errors are immediately apparent from this angle. The strike appears standard for business strikes from either the Philadelphia or Denver mints of this era. The coin sits atop a dark, textured leather surface, likely a wallet or bag, which provides a high-contrast background for viewing the metallic luster and relief depth.
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