Michigan State Seal - Color Changing Coffee Mug

The Michigan State Seal is an official symbol representing the U.S. state of Michigan. Adopted in 1865, the seal incorporates several significant aspects of Michigan's history and geography. At its center, it features a female figure personifying the personification of Liberty. She stands on a mound, her foot on a shield adorned with a beaver, a symbol of industriousness and perseverance that was once abundant in the state. The lady is holding a scroll bearing the state motto: "E Pluribus Unum" (Out of Many, One). Surrounding her are 13 stars, representing the original colonies, with two additional ones symbolizing Michigan as the 19th and 20th states admitted to the Union. The lower part of the seal showcases the state's geographical features: a farmer plowing in the foreground, a miner at work near the base, and three ships on the water in the distance, symbolizing agriculture, mining, and maritime activities that were essential to Michigan's early economy. The background depicts an image of the sun rising over a lake, representing the Great Lakes region. Today, the Michigan State Seal remains a powerful emblem of the state's heritage, history, and identity. It is often used in official capacities by the Michigan government and its various entities.