coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 12 1/2c \ Hawaii Plantation Tokens \ 1879
Hawaii Plantation Tokens were privately issued tokens used in Hawaii during the late 19th century, particularly around 1879. These tokens typically served as currency for laborers on sugar plantations, allowing workers to avoid using official currency for purchases within the plantation stores. The tokens are collected for their historical significance and unique designs that reflect the island's agricultural economy and cultural heritage. Collectors often seek to acquire these items due to their rarity and the limited production by different sugar plantations.
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1879 12 1/2c Hawaii-T.Hobron | 12 1/2c | Hawaii Plantation Tokens | 1879 |