1935 A $1 Silver Certificate Currency Star Note Hawaii WWII Emergency Issue PMG VF 25

1935 A $1 Silver Certificate Currency Star Note Hawaii WWII Emergency Issue PMG VF 25

The 1935 A $1 Silver Certificate Hawaii Emergency Issue is a rare World War II relic, certified VF 25 by PMG with the coveted Star Note designation. Issued after the attack on Pearl Harbor, these notes were created to safeguard U.S. currency circulating in Hawaii. Should the islands have fallen to enemy forces, the government could quickly demonetize these specially marked notes to prevent their use.

In 1942, following the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. government issued Hawaii overprint notes as a security measure against a potential Japanese invasion. These notes were easily identifiable by their brown seal, overprinted “HAWAII” text, and distinctive back markings. If Hawaii had been captured, Washington could instantly render all circulating notes worthless.

This particular example carries the Star Note designation, indicating it was printed as a replacement for misprinted or damaged notes. Star notes were produced in much smaller quantities, making them significantly scarcer than standard Hawaii issues and highly prized among collectors of U.S. paper money.

Key Attributes:

• Denomination: $1
• Type: Silver Certificate – WWII Emergency Issue
• Series: 1935 A
• Graded VF 25
• Graded by PMG (Paper Money Guaranty)
• Obverse: Features a portrait of George Washington with the brown Treasury seal and serial numbers. Bold overprint “HAWAII” appears on both sides.
• Reverse: Displays the denomination

The 1935 A $1 Silver Certificate Star Note Hawaii WWII Emergency Issue PMG VF 25 represents history, rarity, and resilience in one note. With its wartime origin, scarce Star Note status, and certified grade, this emergency issue is an essential addition for advanced collectors of U.S. currency and World War II memorabilia.

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