One hundred years ago, King David Kalakaua celebrated his 50th birthday Jubilee at the beautiful Iolani Palace, his Royal Residence in Honolulu. The scene of many festive occasions, lolani Palace remains popular with residents and visitors alike, and occupies a very significant place in Hawaiian history.
The 1986 Jubilee Centennial Medal is 27mm in diameter and features an exact replica of the medal Kalakaua struck for his 50th birthday Celebration in November 1886. The obverse of the Jubilee Centennial Medal features King Kalakaua. The reverse, dated 1986, features a very fine engraving of lolani Palace commemorating the Jubilee Celebration.
The Hawaiian Mint was honored to be commissioned by the Friends of lolani Palace to mint their Jubilee Medal. Initial minting consisted of 200 limited numbered Gold Proof Sets for $625 in a Koa wood case and a Limited Numbered Edition of 500 Proof .999 Fine Silver Medals for $30 each.
Portrait, KALAKAUA MOI O HAWAII. Exact replica of the original medal issued by King Kalakaua for the Jubilee of 1886.
IOLANI PALACE JUBILEE CENTENNIAL, NOVEMBER 16, 1986, THM with taro leaves and Iolani Palace. Authorized by and sold through Friends of Iolani Palace.
Packaged in a tamper proof capsule, a gift box with Royal Hawaiian Silver printed outer box and Certificate of Authenticity. Limited Numbered Edition.