I have 3 trade dollars - "MAUI NO KA OI" inscribed on the coin. Are they honored in stores, or simply collector's item?
2006-07-06 15:43:43 · 4 answers · asked by blucille2003 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Honolulu
They are not legal and only for tourist fun, but they are collectable just like casino chips.
2006-07-09 20:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by Man 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's strictly for tourists.
Hawaii is a state of the United States and only uses American currency. All other currency has to be exchanged; the Japanese yen, for example.
Ignore Caya J's answer. It's strictly bs.
2006-07-08 04:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by Temple 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a Hawaiian dollar. Hawaii has had it's own currency since 1953. Many stores do accept American dollars, as well as Alaskan dollars, and credit cards, but the old-timers prefer the Hawaiian currency.
2006-07-06 22:47:56 · answer #3 · answered by Me 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The began making these as souvineers several years ago. they are strictly collectible & not legal tender. Stores will not accept them.
2006-07-10 19:09:06 · answer #4 · answered by M3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋