: Between 1863 and 1935, local banks like the First National Bank of Hawaii issued their own currency. These are considered rare; for example, an 1882 $50-$100 proof can be found at retailers like eBay for collectors.
The Bank of Hawaii has a long association with unique paper money, which is now highly prized by collectors: hawaii bank of
: If Japanese forces had captured the islands, these specific bills could be demonetized instantly, preventing the enemy from using seized cash. : Between 1863 and 1935, local banks like
: Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. Treasury issued emergency banknotes with " HAWAII " overprinted on the front and back. : Between 1863 and 1935