The Michigan quarter is the first of 2004, and the 26th in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters Program. On January 26, 1837, Michigan became the 26th state to be admitted into the Union. The Michigan quarter depicts the outline of the State and the Great Lakes system. The quarter is inscribed "Great Lakes State." As indicated by the State's nickname, much of Michigan's history is tied to the Great Lakes - Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. These are five of the world's largest lakes that, together, encompass more than 38,000 square miles and form the largest body of fresh water in the world. Michigan is the only State that borders four of the five Great Lakes, more than any other state. Standing anywhere in the State, a person is within 85 miles of one of the Great Lakes. To assist in navigating, Michigan has 116 lighthouses and navigational lights. On November 28, 2001, Governor John Engler established the 25-member Michigan Quarter Commission. The Commission members consisted of individuals from the fields of education, art, history, and numismatics. The Commission solicited recommendations for design concepts from the residents of the State and received over 4,300 suggestions. The Commission narrowed the entries down to five candidate concepts that were approved by Governor Engler, and forwarded them to the United States Mint on May 10, 2002. Other design concepts considered included "Michigan State Outline, with Great Lakes and State Icons," "Michigan State Outline, with Great Lakes and the Mackinac Bridge," "Michigan State Outline, with the Mackinac Bridge and Automobile," and "Michigan State Outline, with Great Lakes and Automobile." In September 2003, following a consultation with the Michigan Quarter Commission, Governor Jennifer Granholm selected the Great Lakes design. Source: United States Mint Description: State: Michigan Hand Cut from Actual Coins Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad Depicts: Only One-Side of the Coin Features: "Great Lakes State" - The outline of the State and the Great Lakes system. Includes: Cut coin, 18 inch fine chain Length and chain styles can vary Made in USA Qty: 1 set Ships FREE A Great Gift Idea for any Coin Collector! Ships FREE applies to the United States Only! Cancellation Returns: We hope that you will be pleased with your order. If you are unsatisfied with your order, please notify us in writing within 30 days of receipt of your order. Please indicate your name, order number and reason for the return. Postmark on returned item must be within thirty days of Delivery Confirmation date of when you received the item. Please again, include your order number to help find your information. Shipping and handling charges to and from seller or customer are not refunded. If you need to return your order to us, it should be wrapped securely in the same packaging and be returned to us in the same condition as you received it. PayPal Refund Policy: Refunds will be credited back within 48 hours of receiving returned merchandise. Please send returns to: Flizzards-Returns Department U.S.Postal Service: P.O. Box 1664 Tulelake, CA 96134 UPS(Brown): 765 Park Street Tulelake, CA 96134 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Please click "contact seller" to send us a message with your shipping address to send you a shipping quote for this item to your location. We only charge the actual shipping cost to your location via USPS.