| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1978 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Medcalf#2M-62 |
| Obverse description | Legend, Kamehameha in foreground with islands and outrigger canoe in background. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | KAMEHAMEHA THE GREAT FOUNDER OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM |
| Reverse description | Legend, islands (named), Compass (N), ship, Cook in profile and date. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CAPTAIN JAMES COOK KAUHI, OAHU, MOLOKAI, MAUI, HAWAII JAN. 18, 1778 DISCOVERER OF HAWAII |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 9289578470 |
| Comments |