October 2007

Now for the first time in nine years, our favorite little Mint is back in production. As you may recall, I leased the Mint when I retired nine years ago to devote my time to the Liberty Dollar on the Mainland. Unfortunately the Mint did very little until just recently when Bud Gregory in Honolulu leased it. Very quickly Bud has a new building under construction and promises a new life for the old Mint that just celebrated its 33rd Anniversary on September 11.

To get things moving along I issued a new collection of Hawaii Dalas in January 2007. Utilizing the six best "mega" Royal Hawaiian Mint designs in three denominations -- $20, $10 and $5 -- I am issuing one design in a different size each month for a total of 18 Dalas in 18 months. Of course, true to Hawaiian Time, the schedule is a bit behind, but oh what a great issue! Please read pages two and three for all the details.

Now, the most important Dala was just issued! On August 29, Telle Presley and I were in Honolulu for the introduction of the $1 Kamehameha Dala silver certificate. The Press Conference was well-attended and the new Dala was featured on TV ten times in 24 hours plus numerous news articles. The $1 Kamehameha Dala silver certificate features the original artwork by noted artist and friend, Wayne Takazono, who is also identified as the Warehouse Official. The $1 Silver Certificate is a genuine Warehouse Receipt that is 100% backed and 100% redeemable for Silver Dalas stored in Honolulu. Now, Hawaii residents can protect their purchasing power by using a currency that appreciates in value so they can enjoy Hawaii more. The Hawaii Dala silver certificate is real money and a great collectable... for only a buck!

Please take a moment to read the important message for a FREE gift. This is the LAST Mintline to be mailed. All new Mint info will be send via email only.

Kamehameha the Great Kamehameha the Great is honored throughout Hawaii for uniting the Hawaiian Islands in 1795. He proved to be a wise and gifted ruler and became a true father to his people. His famous statue is prominently displayed in front of Iolani Palace. Kamehameha exemplified the essence of Hawaii's greatness. Click HERE to order. Announcement: $20 Kamehameha Dala Announcement: $1 Kamehameha Certificate

King Kalakaua King Kalakaua was known as the "Merry Monarch" for his music and the Hawaiian Renaissance he brought to his island nation. He revived the hula, built Iolani Palace, was the first reigning monarch to travel around the world and issued Hawaii's only silver coinage in 1883. Click HERE to order. Announcement: $20 King Kalakaua

Queen Liliuokalani The beloved last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii is commemorated on the Queen Liliuokalani Dala. Overthrown by American forces and then imprisoned in Iolani Palace, the Queen called out to her fellow Christians of her tragic fate. Click HERE to order. Announcement: $10 Queen Liliuokalani

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: How to get your FREE $1 Hawaii Dala Certificate Please note that as a Friend of the Mint, I am very pleased to be back in touch with you. And as you have probably noticed, we have all changed over the years. I am not the same person I was 33 years ago, nor are the postal rates. Thank God for the Internet. Please note that it costs over $2 to mail this Mintline to you. For that reason, this will be the last Mintline mailed to you. Please reply by placing an order online at www.HawaiiDala.com. To continue to receive the Mintline via email and a FREE $1 Hawaii Dala Certificate, please place an order online, by phone or by mail and mention that you are responding to the October Mintline. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for supporting Hawaii's own Mint.

Princess Kaiulani There is no doubt that the Princess design is the most beautiful of all the Mint's work over the past 33 years. Based on the original Huth design of 1984, the Princess Dala commemorates Hawaii's tragic Heir Apparent. Click HERE to order. Announcement: $20 Princess Dala Announcement: $5 Princess Dala

SPECIAL OFFER for $20 Princess Dala: The most beautiful issue by the Mint is also the most beautiful gift ever. Announcing the $20 Princess Dala. The silver dollar size Dala contains a full ounce of .999 fine silver. Simply a terrific gift for $20. Unfortunately, the supply before Christmas is limited. First come, first served. FIRST DAY OF ISSUE is available with a hand stamped Hallmark of the Hawaiian Islands so each one is different and may not be complete. Available at $40 each. Limit 2. GENERAL ISSUE is available for $20 each. Limit 10.

Warrior of Hawaii Kamehameha was bigger, stronger and fiercer in battle than anyone. After the Battle of Nuuanu, Kamehameha became a true father to his people and proved to be as wise as he was brutal in battle. He maintained the ancient traditions, welcomed the innovations and was the first Hawaiian to accept gold and silver as money. Click HERE to order. Announcement: $10 Warrior Dala

Discoverers of Hawaii The Polynesians discovered Hawaii in the first century according to the latest carbon tests. The 2000th anniversary of this historic event was commemorated with the legendary Ho'omaha'o Dala in 2000. The design is based on live sketches that feature two native Hawaiians at the time of discovery by John Webber, the official artist on Captain James Cook's ship when he discovered Hawaii in 1778. Click HERE to order. Announcement: $5 Discoverers Dala

Aloha Friends of the Mint: It is great to be back at the Royal Hawaiian Mint. Please take a moment to read the important message for a FREE gift. This is the LAST Mintline to be mailed. New Mint info will be send via email only.

My past nine years on the Mainland in support of the Liberty Dollar and its cause for real money that is "inflation proof" has been richly rewarding. And although that work is not done, nor may it be in my lifetime, it is now time to for other projects in my life.

So it is with great pleasure for me to welcome you to the first Mintline in nine years! I have taken the best results of my work with the Liberty Dollar and Hawaiianized them. Of course this is most fitting as the whole idea for the Liberty Dollar started with my desire to do a functioning currency for Hawaii.

I invite you to delve into the Liberty Dollar, my philanthropic work to return our great country to a value based monetary system at www.LibertyDollar.org.

Please visit www.HawaiiDala.com, read the Introduction for much greater detail and order the new 2007 Hawaii Dalas. Just click on the Announcements for a direct link to the Shopping Cart. For a complete list of all 18 Hawaii Dalas and when they are due, please visit http://www.hawaiidala.com/HawaiiDalaSchedule.pdf.

I urge you to respond to this issue of the Mintline to receive the newsletter and get your free gift - our way to welcome you back to the Royal Hawaiian Mint

Please order by October 31 for Christmas delivery as all orders placed after that will be filled by the available stock on hand.

Thanks again for your support of Hawaii's own Mint.

Bernard von NotHaus
Mintmaster/Editor

PS: I just discovered a few Silver $5 Princess Dalas with selective gold on the obverse and reverse. A terrific item. Unique. Available at $35 each. Limit 1 per order.