In this groundbreaking essay, Albert Francis Judd provides a comprehensive analysis of the currency used in Hawaii and the debate over the use of silver. Clearly written and insightful, An Essay on the Hawaiian Currency and the Silver Question is a must-read for anyone interested in the economic history of the Hawaiian Islands. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.