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Montana
The seal is very close to the original seal of the territory of the Montana, but with buffalo where there are trees now.
MT
Flag Adoption:
July 1, 1981
Motto
Oro y Plata – Gold and Silver
Symbols & Colors
- Plow: Agriculture
- Shovel & pick: Mineral wealth
Other Facts
When Montana became a state in 1889, there was discussion to add more to the seal, but it was decided to leave the seal as it was for concern of it becoming overpopulated.