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If you’re looking to sell a coin collection in Hawaii, you need an expert buyer who understands the islands’ unique and fascinating numismatic history. American Rarities offers Hawaii residents a trusted, convenient, and expert service to understand and realize the worth of their numismatic treasures and bullion.
Our dedicated team of seasoned numismatic professionals provides complimentary, no-obligation evaluations throughout the Aloha State. Whether you’re a dedicated collector of valuable Kingdom of Hawaii coins, possess the rare 1847 cent, have a collection of historic Plantation Tokens, inherited valuable U.S. currency, or possess gold and silver you wish to sell, discover the American Rarities advantage: your reliable partner for a secure and rewarding selling experience in Hawaii. Begin your journey today by sending us an inventory list and/or clear pictures of your collection for a free coin appraisal!
Always Paying More For Your Rare Coins
Why Choose Us as Your Hawaii Coin Dealer?
When the time comes to sell your valuable coins, bullion, or paper money in Hawaii, choosing a coin dealer with a strong reputation, extensive knowledge, and a commitment to fair transactions is crucial. Here’s why individuals across Hawaii consistently choose American Rarities as their preferred coin buyer and precious metals dealer:
Expert Appraisals by Experienced Numismatists:
Our nationwide network includes seasoned numismatic professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the rare coin market, ensuring accurate and fair evaluations based on current market values and the specific details of your collection, including Hawaiian Kingdom coinage, the 1847 cent, and Plantation Tokens. Whether you’re looking to sell a single rare coin or an entire inherited collection, our experts are here to help.
Convenient Selling Options Throughout Hawaii:
Whether you reside in Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Pearl City, or anywhere else across the Hawaiian Islands, we offer flexible selling solutions tailored to your convenience. Choose the personalized and confidential experience of a private, in-person consultation with one of our expert buyers or opt for the security and ease of our fully insured and hassle-free mail-in service. We aim to make the process as easy as possible for all Hawaii sellers.
Fast & Secure Payment You Can Trust:
Upon your acceptance of our competitive offer to buy your collection, we ensure swift payment via your preferred method.
Transparent & Absolutely No-Fee Appraisals:
Our comprehensive appraisal service is provided entirely free of charge, with complete transparency and no hidden costs or obligations. We believe in honest and straightforward transactions, ensuring the offer we present is the full value you’ll receive for your rare coins, gold, or paper money.
Decades of Trusted Experience in the Numismatic & Precious Metals Market:
With over 30 years dedicated to the rare coin, bullion, and U.S. paper money market, American Rarities has established a strong reputation as a trusted leader nationwide. Our extensive experience ensures we possess the knowledge and expertise to accurately assess collections of any size and complexity.
Secure & Discreet Transactions – Protecting Your Privacy:
Your security and privacy are paramount throughout every transaction. Our private in-person meetings are conducted with the utmost discretion, and our secure mail-in service utilizes fully insured packages with real-time active tracking, providing you with complete peace of mind when you sell your valuable coins.
Dedicated & Attentive Support for Hawaii Collectors & Inheritors:
We recognize the passion of lifelong coin collectors and the often-sensitive nature of handling inherited coin collections. Our team is committed to providing respectful, knowledgeable, and attentive support, guiding you through the coin selling process with clarity and understanding.
What a Satisfied Hawaii Seller Had to Say:
"I had a collection of Hawaiian Plantation Tokens and a few old U.S. silver dollars, and I was looking for a buyer who really understood their value. American Rarities was fantastic. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the tokens' history and gave me a very fair offer. The whole process was smooth and secure, even from the Big Island. I'm very happy with their service!"
Hawaii Numismatic Connections
Hawaii’s rich and independent history, along with its evolving economy, has resulted in a fascinating array of numismatic items:
Kingdom of Hawaii Coinage (1883):
Under the reign of King Kalakaua, the Kingdom of Hawaii issued its own official coinage in 1883, struck at the Philadelphia Mint. These valuable coins include cents (copper-nickel), dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars (all silver), featuring the King’s portrait. Their historical significance and low mintages make them highly prized. If you possess any Kingdom of Hawaii coins, they can be quite valuable depending on the denomination, date, and condition. We are particularly interested in acquiring these pieces.
The Rare 1847 Cent:
While not an official issue of the Kingdom, the 1847 cent is a unique and highly significant piece of Hawaiian numismatic history. Struck privately by Gerrit P. Judd, a prominent figure in the Kingdom’s government, these copper cents were intended to address a shortage of small change. Featuring a simple design with “H.I.” (Hawaiian Islands) within a wreath on one side and “1847” on the other, these cents are incredibly rare and highly prized by collectors of Hawaiian and early American numismatics. If you possess an 1847 cent, it is a very valuable and historically important item.
Hawaii Plantation Tokens (Late 19th – Early 20th Century):
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as the sugar and pineapple plantations flourished in Hawaii, a unique form of local currency emerged: plantation tokens. These tokens, often made of brass, copper, aluminum, or even cardboard, were issued by individual plantations to pay their workers. They were typically redeemable for goods at the plantation stores. A vast variety of these tokens exist, representing different plantations across the islands (such as Oahu Sugar Co., Maui Agricultural Co., Ewa Plantation Co., and many others), with numerous designs, shapes, and denominations (often in cents or sometimes goods like “1 Loaf Bread”). Collecting Hawaiian plantation tokens is a specialized and fascinating field, offering a glimpse into the economic and social history of the islands. If you have a collection of these tokens, they can hold significant historical and numismatic value, especially rarer examples or those from lesser-known plantations.
Territorial Hawaii Currency:
After annexation, U.S. currency became the standard in Hawaii. However, collectors may also be interested in any surviving territorial-era financial documents, local scrip, or even military payment certificates that hold historical value.
Proximity to Pacific Trade:
Hawaii’s strategic location in the Pacific Ocean meant that various foreign currencies and coins from Asia and other Pacific nations have circulated through the islands during its history as a trade hub.
Major Cities & Communities Served Throughout Hawaii
Honolulu, Hilo, Kailua, Pearl City, Kahului, Kaneohe, Waipahu, Lihue, and all other cities and towns across the Hawaiian Islands.
Numismatic Organizations in Hawaii
For collectors and inheritors in Hawaii looking to delve deeper into the local numismatic community or explore the rich history of money in their state, these organizations offer valuable resources. And when you’re ready to confidently sell the unique items you’ve discovered or inherited, American Rarities is here to provide an expert appraisal and a fair offer.
Honolulu Coin Club:
Serving the Honolulu metropolitan area, this active club holds regular meetings for members to discuss, display, and trade coins, fostering local interest in numismatics.
Big Island Coin Club:
Explore new interests and make lasting connections with fellow members who share your passion for Coins, Currency, and Bullion. Our club members are also experts in Hawaiian Currency, Tokens, and Hawaiiana
You can often find additional local club information via the Hawaii State Numismatic Association website or the American Numismatic Association (ANA) club directory by searching for clubs in Hawaii: https://www.money.org/club-directory/
Museums with Numismatic Interest in Hawaii
For collectors and inheritors in Hawaii looking to delve deeper into the local numismatic community or explore the rich history of money in their state, these museums offer valuable resources. And when you’re ready to confidently sell the unique items you’ve discovered or inherited, American Rarities is here to provide an expert appraisal and a fair offer.
Bishop Museum (Honolulu):
As Hawaii’s largest museum, dedicated to the history and culture of Hawaii and the Pacific, the Bishop Museum may hold artifacts related to early trade and exchange in the islands, potentially including early forms of currency or related items within their vast collections.
Local Historical Societies & Museums:
Many islands and communities across Hawaii maintain their own historical societies and museums. These smaller institutions often have unique artifacts related to their local economy, which could include rare local paper money, early tokens, or other historical currency. Researching specific local museums in your area of Hawaii is recommended.
Types of Coins, Bullion, and Paper Money Our Hawaii Buyers Purchase
American Rarities is actively purchasing a comprehensive range of numismatic items and precious metals from residents throughout Hawaii, with a particular interest in pieces that reflect the islands’ unique history:
All U.S. Coins:
Whether you’re a Hawaii coin collector looking to sell early copper cents with intriguing designs, classic silver dollars that circulated during Hawaii’s booming growth, or modern commemorative coins and meticulously preserved proof sets celebrating national and Hawaiian milestones, we are eager to evaluate your entire U.S. coin collection. If you want to sell old coins or get a coin appraisal, we can help.
Valuable Gold Coins:
We are active gold coin buyers in Hawaii, purchasing all denominations of U.S. gold coinage, from early eagles, half eagles, and quarter eagles, prized for their historical significance and intrinsic gold content, to later, more widely collected series like the Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens designs. We also hold a special interest in any gold coins potentially recovered from Hawaii’s numerous historic shipwrecks, remnants of a bygone era. We offer a competitive gold coin value.
Silver Dollars:
Looking to sell silver dollars in Hawaii? We purchase all types, including the iconic Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars, symbols of American expansion and peace, as well as earlier Trade Dollars that facilitated commerce with the Far East. We also value any silver coins that may have been part of a sunken treasure discovered off Hawaii’s coast. These large silver coins hold historical significance and attract strong collector interest.
All Denominations of U.S. Coinage:
This encompasses Half Dollars, Quarters, Dimes, Nickels, and Cents. We pay close attention to coins with key dates, significant mint marks (including “P” for Philadelphia and “D” for Denver, common sources for coinage circulated in Hawaii), and any recognized varieties that can substantially increase their numismatic value.
Error Coins and Die Varieties:
If you possess unique error coins resulting from minting mistakes or coins with distinct die varieties, these can be highly sought after by specialized coin collectors, and we are interested in purchasing them from Hawaii sellers. If you have any unusual-looking rare coins, we encourage you to have them evaluated by our experts for a free coin appraisal.
All Forms of U.S. Paper Money:
As active paper money buyers in Hawaii, we purchase all forms of U.S. currency, from early Treasury Notes and Demand Notes that financed the nation’s beginnings to Civil War-era currency and modern Federal Reserve Notes. If you’re looking to sell old paper money, we can provide an expert currency appraisal.
Kingdom of Hawaii Coins (1883):
We are extremely interested in purchasing all denominations and conditions of these valuable and historically important coins, including cents, dimes, quarters, half dollars, and dollars. Their condition and rarity will determine their value, and they represent a unique part of Hawaiian heritage for specialized coin buyers.
The 1847 Cent:
A highly prized and rare piece of Hawaiian numismatic history, struck privately by Gerrit P. Judd. If you believe you possess this exceptionally rare cent, we are very keen to evaluate it for its historical significance and potential value.
Hawaii Plantation Tokens:
We are actively buying individual tokens and entire collections from various plantations and denominations. These tokens, issued by sugar and pineapple plantations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offer a unique insight into the islands’ economic and social history. They are highly collectible for their unique designs and historical context.
Gold Bullion:
Whether in the form of refined bars, cast rounds, or internationally recognized gold coins like American Eagles, Canadian Maple Leaf, and South African Krugerrands, we are active gold buyers in Hawaii, offering competitive prices based on current market values. If you want to sell gold for cash, we provide a secure process.
Silver Bullion:
Including silver bars, rounds, 90% silver U.S. coins (“junk silver”), and internationally recognized silver coins like American Silver Eagles and Canadian Silver Maples, we are your trusted silver buyers providing a secure and straightforward way to liquidate your precious metal holdings.
Platinum and Palladium Bullion:
We purchase platinum and palladium in various forms, including bars, rounds, and government-issued coins, reflecting the increasing value and industrial importance of these precious metals.
Explore Our Expertise & Resources
Learn more about the value in your collection and our unique process with these helpful guides:
- Have an Inherited Collection? Not sure whether to sell or hold onto an inherited collection? Our guide for inheritors provides the honest advice you need to make the best decision for your family.
- Are Your Coins Colorful? Vibrant, rainbow-colored coins can be extremely valuable. Learn more about what gives toned coins their value and why they are so sought after by collectors.
- Why Do Our Buyers Pay More? Discover the three key reasons—expertise, a large network, and a low-overhead model—that allow us to make stronger offers. Read our guide on why savvy collectors choose American Rarities
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