2004 - Michigan State Quarter (D)

The Michigan quarter is the first of 2004, and the 26th in the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters® Program. On 26^th January 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.

Quarter Specifications

Release Date - 26th January 2004

Reverse Side- Great Lakes State

Engraver - Donna Weaver

Standard Weight - 5.670g

Standard Diameter - 24.26mm

Thickness - 1.75 mm

Edge Detail - Reeded

Composition: Cupro-Nickel Clad (8.33% Nickel / 91.67% Copper)