coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 15c \ Hawaii Plantation Tokens \ 1891
Hawaii Plantation Tokens are unique collectible items issued in 1891 for use on Hawaiian sugar plantations. These tokens were not official currency but were used by laborers to purchase goods from plantation stores. The tokens typically featured denominations, such as 15 cents, and were made of materials like metal or brass. As collectible pieces, they hold historical significance related to the plantation economy and labor practices in Hawaii during the late 19th century. Their scarcity and connection to a specific geographic and cultural context make them appealing to numismatists and collectors of Hawaiian history.
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1891 15c Hawaii-Kahului Railroad | 15c | Hawaii Plantation Tokens | 1891 |