The 1999 P Connecticut State Quarter and the 50 State Quarters Program?

The Connecticut quarter, released in 1999, is particularly notable for its design, which pays homage to the state’s historic Charter Oak. This iconic tree played a crucial role in Connecticut’s history, serving as the hiding place for the colony’s royal charter in 1687. The charter was hidden to prevent the English governor-general from seizing it and revoking Connecticut’s self-governing privileges. The tree eventually fell during a storm in 1856 but remains a powerful symbol of the state’s commitment to self-governance.