Announcement: $5 Discoverers Dala

September 14. 2007

Aloha from the Royal Hawaiian Mint:

Announcing the $5 Discoverers Dala dated 2007 featuring the allegorical figures of the Polynesian discoverers.

The Polynesians discovered Hawaii in the first century according to the latest carbon tests. The 2000th anniversary of this historic event was commemorated by the Royal Hawaiian Mint with the legendary Ho’omaha’o Dala in 2000. The design draws on the incredible engraving by John Webber who was the official artist on Captain James Cook’s ship when he discovered Hawaii in 1778. The engraving are based on live sketches that feature two native Hawaiians at the time of discovery. The complete set of "Webbers" is even more amazing when you realize they were engraved on board the old square rigger while it made its six month voyage from Hawaii back to England.

The $5 Discoverers Dala dated 2007 features the allegorical figures Discoverers of Hawaii by John Webber in duo cameos on the obverse. The $5 Discoverers Dala contains one quarter ounce of .999 fine silver minted in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and measures 27 mm in diameter with a reeded edge. The reverse features the Hawaiian Crest and Crown. The Dala is "pocket friendly" and can be voluntarily used in commerce.

First Day of Issue for the $5 Discoverers Dala is available with a hand stamped Hallmark of the Hawaiian Islands. The Hallmark is the smallest map of Hawaii with exquisite detail and is an outstanding work of art itself. Because the Hallmark is hand stamped, each one is different and may not include the whole hallmark. First Day of Issue of the $5 Discoverers Dala is $25 each. (Limit 4) Minimum total order $20.
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The $5 Discoverers Dala is also available as General Issue for $5 each plus shipping and handling. Minimum order of four $5 Discoverers Dalas. Maximum order of 20 dalas. Larger volume may be available from a Primary Distributor in Hawaii. General Issue does not include the Hallmark.
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Minimum order is four Discoverers Dalas. Please send your order for the $5 Discoverers Dala (min 4/max 20) for $5 each and/or the First Day of Issue for $25 each (limit 4) with $5 for shipping and handling to: RHM Fulfillment Office, 225 N. Stockwell Road, Evansville, Indiana, 47715. Shipment will be made within 30 days, so please allow up to 45 days to receive your order via insured mail.

You can also order by phone and charge your 2007 $5 Discoverer Dalas on your bankcard or simply mail your card info with your order. To order and charge by phone please call: 888.421.6181. The RHM Fulfillment Office is open from 8:30 to 5:00 CST M-F.

Please click HERE for a full schedule of the 18 different issues issued over 18 months. Although we are operating in Hawaii Time (late) we will try to get back on schedule and issue a new Hawaii Dala every month. The complete Collection will consist of the six mega RHM designs in three sizes: one ounce $20 Hawaii Dala, half ounce $10 Hapalua Dala, quarter ounce $5 Hapaha Dala, for a total of 18 Dalas.

Happy collecting and spending the Hawaii Dala - good for Hawaii!

Mahalo for your kokua in support of Hawaii.

Bernard von NotHaus
Mintmaster
Toll free: 888.421.6181
RHM Fulfillment Office
225 N. Stockwell Road
Evansville, Indiana, 47715