Michigan State Quarter

The Michigan State quarter was released on January 26, 2004, exactly 167 years after the state became the 26th state admitted into the Union. Michigan, who was admitted into the Union on January 26, 1837, themed the coin Great Lakes State. This quarter is the 26th coin released in the 50 State Quarters Program.

The Michigan quarter depicts a textured outline of the State and the Great Lakes system. The quarter is inscribed "Great Lakes State." Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes, more than any other state. Standing anywhere in Michigan, a person is within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes.

The obverse (heads) design features the familiar image of George Washington by John Flanagan, used on the quarter since 1932.

The reverse (tails) design features an outline of Michigan and the Great Lakes system.

• UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• LIBERTY
• IN GOD WE TRUST
• QUARTER DOLLAR

• GREAT LAKES STATE
• MICHIGAN
• 1837
• 2004
• E PLURIBUS UNUM

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