A Wartime Dollar With a Mission
In the tense days following Pearl Harbor, ordinary money was no longer ordinary. This 1934 $20 Hawaii Emergency Issue was created for a singular purpose: protection. Boldly overprinted with HAWAII, it ensured that if invasion came, the currency could be instantly identified and withdrawn.
Handled, circulated, and used during one of America’s most uncertain chapters, this note carries the quiet weight of history. In VF30 condition, its folds and wear aren’t flaws—they’re proof of a dollar that lived through wartime reality.
Highlights
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1934 $20 Hawaii WWII Emergency Issue Mint A — issued exclusively for wartime use
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Distinctive HAWAII overprint created for rapid demonetization if necessary
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VF30 condition — honest circulation with strong detail and character
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Graded and authenticated by Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS)
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A tangible artifact from America’s World War II home front
This isn’t just a banknote—it’s a survivor of history, preserved exactly as time left it.
