Hawaiian scene with Tiki, Hawaiians on beach, outrigger canoe and Diamondhead in background
Obverse lettering
HAWAII BECOMES A TERRITORY
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1900
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering
1900
MAR. - U.S.
goes on gold standard;
APR. 30 - Act of Congress
gives full territorial status to
Hawaii; JULY 3 - Secretary of
State John Hay reaffirms position
on Open Door Policy in China;
SEP. 8 - Hurricane kills 6000
people at Galveston, Texas;
Nov. 6 - Reelection of
President McKinley
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Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
(FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)