As "Hawaii’s own mint" the Royal Hawaiian Mint has been involved with many diverse causes, projects and commemorated a wide variety of occasions from a Surfing Santa on a Christmas Dala to Aloha Money counter stamped on US coins, the annual Aloha Festivals, the Akahi Dala, Aloha Dala, Honolulu Dala, Waikiki Dala and an unusual Christmas coin ornament. Many of the Contemporary Issues were issued as part of an organization celebrating its event.