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5 Cents - Kalākaua I
1881 year| Nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Hawaii (United States) |
|---|---|
| King | Kalākaua (1874-1891) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05) |
| Currency | Dollar (1847-1898) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#21734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Denomination within belt wrapped in circle, Crown above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AU MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO
5
Translation: Let justice prevail in the land
Comment
These patterns were struck on thin nickel planchets. Restrikes were made in Canada around 1900, but those are recognizable due to the omission of the cross on the crown.Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Cents - Kalākaua I 1881 from Hawaii (United States) made of Nickel is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design, but it was ultimately rejected or not adopted for use. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Kalākaua I 1881 coin.
