Louisiana US State Quarter Coin Ring

State Quarter Ring

The Louisiana quarter, the third quarter of 2002 and eighteenth in the
50 State Quarters Program, displays the image of Louisiana's state bird -- the pelican, a trumpet with musical notes, and the outline of the Louisiana Purchase territory, along with the inscription "Louisiana Purchase".

Thomas Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon Bonaparte in 1803 for $15 million. Dubbed the "greatest real estate deal in history" the Louisiana Purchase added thirteen new states to the Union, nearly doubling its size and making it one of the largest countries in the world.

The trumpet on the coin is a tribute to the state's heritage of jazz music, a genre heard and played by millions of enthusiasts around the globe. Jazz was born in New Orleans over a hundred years ago, a combination of elements from blues, ragtime, and marching band music. A multitude of musicians propelled jazz from New Orleans' French Quarter onto the world stage, making the style a dominant force in 20th Century music.

Launched in 1999, the United States Mints 50 State Quarters Program was a 10-year initiative that honored each of the nation?s states in the order that they ratified the Constitution or were admitted into the Union.

Each quarter was produced for about 10 weeks and will never be produced again. State designs are displayed on the reverse (tails) of the quarters, while the obverse design displays the familiar image of George Washington.

But, to accommodate state designs on the reverse, the words United States of America, Quarter Dollar, Liberty, and In God We Trust all appear on the obverse.

What a great way to celebrate a Birthday, Anniversary, Valentines Day, or any special occasion.

Or just treat yourself.

All rings are hand made using the latest techniques.

All coin rings have been powder coated that does not need polishing and will preserve the beauty of your ring. And no worries about your finger turning green!

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