Mississippi US State Quarter Coin Ring

State Quarter Ring

The Mississippi quarter, the fifth and last quarter of 2002 and 20th in the
50 State Quarters® Program
, showcases the beauty and elegance of the state flower, combining the blossoms and leaves of two magnolias with the inscription "The Magnolia State".

Although there are several varieties of magnolia found throughout the world, it is the southern magnolia, or Magnolia grandiflora, that is native to the southeastern United States. Boasting large, showy white flowers as big as 15 inches across, they are named for the famed 18th century French botanist Pierre Magnol. Mississippi adopted it as the state flower in 1952.

In 1900, when Mississippi schoolchildren were asked to vote for a state flower, they selected the magnolia over a group that included cape jasmine, yellow jasmine and cotton. The selection remained unofficial, however, as the legislature did not act on the result. A similar election for state tree in 1935 gave the magnolia a landslide victory, one that was made official on April 1, 1938. On February 26, 1952, the Mississippi legislature finally adopted the magnolia as the state flower, opposed by only one vote.

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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