Item description for Pennsylvania Cut-Out Coin Necklace State Quarter 18 inch Chain

The second state quarter minted in 1999, under the United States Mint's 50 State Quarters Program, was that of Pennsylvania, the "Keystone State". The Pennsylvania quarter shows the state's keystone, Commonwealth statue, and state motto "Virtue, Liberty, Independence" atop an outline of the state. The Commonwealth statue has been on top of the state's capitol dome since May 25, 1905. Her right arm is extended in mercy; her left arm holds a ribbon mace to symbolize justice. Source: United States Mint Welcome to Pennsylvania, the birthplace of independence and the Constitution. In 1681, when King Charles II granted William Penn, a Quaker, the vast tract of land that includes present-day Pennsylvania, the grant had strings attached: Penn was required to repay the king by sending him two beaver pelts a year! Penn and the Quakers found refuge from religious persecution here, and the land became a haven for others too, including Mennonites and Amish. Primarily of German descent, these "Pennsylvania Dutch" settled in and around Lancaster County., beautiful landscapes, and charmingly hospitable people. The fine and delicate ancient art of coin piercing was originated in the 16th century by noblemen for their true loves.