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Episode 28 – Two Bits – Hawaii State Quarter
- 2022/03/29
- 再生時間： 11 分
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Photo - U.S. Mint Episode 28 - Quarter Miles Travel Hawaii State Quarter - Two Bits Quarter Miles Travel Hawaii State Quarter is all about the monarch history of the state. We capture it all in our Two Bits segment of Quarter Miles Travel Show Transcript Did you know that the quarter is also called two bits? Well, that’s based on the division of the Spanish peso…. A bit back in time. But, quarters are still sometimes called two bits. There’s a lot of history in coins… and trivia too. Quarter Miles was first introduced on my radio show Travel With Annita, along with Olivia Varnson we shared information about the state quarters in the 4th quarter or last segment of the show. Over the next couple of Quarter Miles - Two Bits I’ll share some of the segments from our first shows featuring the quarters and all the information inspiring you to plan and organize trips based on the quarter designs. After all - when you check your pockets or your sofa cushions you may just find a quarter Waiting for you. Flip it over and Quarter Miles Travel Will take it from there Here’s two bits of trivia about the Hawaii quarter which was first produced and issued in 2008. Hawaii is our 50th state, which joined the Union on August 21, 1959. Replacing the eagle on the reverse side of the quarter is a design which Depicts revered monarch King Kamehameha who unified Hawaii and led social and economic change Nicknamed "the Aloha State," the Hawaii state quarter was the last coin honoring one of the 50 states. During our discussion of Hawaii’s state quarter, Doc Bill joins Olivia and I and shared some of his personal experiences visiting Hawaii. We also shared several options for learning more about Hawaii’s history and places to travel, explore and have an adventure filled with sunshine, great surfs and picturist landscapes. Here’s the segment where Olivia, Doc Bill and I talk about Hawaii’s state quarter, it’s dynamic history and things you can see and do The U.S. Mint State and commemorative quarters are our national pride, highlighting all what makes American the beautiful. From national parks to historic sites, to hometown heroes, plants and wildlife…. You’ll find it all ready for you to explore on the back of a quarter. To plan a trip to places mentioned during this Quarter Miles - Two Bits, visitgohawaii.com or for tours Robertshawaii.com For more information on the U.S. Mint State and Commemorative quarters Vist U.S.Mint. gov Don’t forget to subscribe so you’ll be first in line to receive new episodes. And, while you’re waiting for the next episode, reach in your pocket and pull out and quarter… flip it over and quarter miles travel will take it from there. We’ll turn that quarter into an adventure. Hawaii State Quarter Info and Adventure inspired by the design on the quarter. Released November 3, 2008 Designed by Don Everhart Features Hawaiian monarch King Kamehameha I and the eight major Hawaiian islands as well as an inscription of the state motto which is translated to “The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness” King Kamehameha unified the governance of the Hawaiian Islands into one kingdom in the early 1800s and led Hawaii through great change while also maintaining native practices and traditions His “Law of the Splintered Paddle” guaranteed the protection of citizens from harm during war and became a renowned humanitarian law There are several statues honoring King Kamehameha The most recognized statue is in front of Ali’iolani Hale (home to Hawaii State Supreme Court). It is an eighteen feet bronze statue. The statue was dedicated in 1883 and the original statue was lost at sea on its way from Europe. Every June 11th, on Kamehameha Day, the statue is ceremoniously draped with flower lei. Nearby Iolani Palace was the official residence of the Hawaiian kingdom’s last two monarchs and the only official state residence of...