The state of Arizona has numerous symbols, many of which are officially recognized after a law passed by the state legislature, and were adopted in the 20th century. The first symbol was the motto, which was made official in 1864 for the Arizona Territory. Arizona became the second state to adopt a "state firearm" after Utah adopted the Browning M1911.
Insignia
Type Symbol Description Year ImageFlagThe flag of ArizonaThe flag of Arizona does not contain a state seal but consists of 13 rays of red and gold (the conquistador colors of the flag of Spain) on the top half, representing the original 13 American colonies, as well as symbolizing Arizona's picturesque sunsets. There is a copper colored star in the center representing Arizona's copper-mining industry. The rest of the flag is colored blue, representing liberty.1917SealThe seal of ArizonaThe Great Seal of the State of Arizona is ringed by the words "Great Seal of the State of Arizona" on the top, and 1912 the year of Arizona's statehood, on the bottom. The motto Ditat Deus (Latin: "God Enriches"), lies in the center of the seal. In the background is a range of mountains with the sun rising behind the peaks1911
Mottoes and nicknames Type Symbol Year ImageMottoLatin: Ditat Deus(God enriches)1864NicknameThe Grand Canyon StateTraditional
Plants Type Symbol Year ImageFlowerSaguaro cactus blossom (Carnegiea gigantea)1931TreePalo verde(Parkinsonia florida)1954
Animals Type Symbol Year ImageAmphibianArizona tree frog(Hyla eximia)1986BirdCactus wren(Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus)1973ButterflyTwo-tailed swallowtail(Papilio multicaudata)2001DinosaurSonorasaurus(Sonorasaurus thompsoni)2018FishApache trout(Oncorhynchus gilae apache)1986MammalRing-tailed cat(Bassariscus astutus)1986|}ReptileArizona ridge-nosed rattlesnake(Crotalus willardi willardi)1986
Geology Type Symbol Year ImageFossilPetrified wood1988GemstoneTurquoise1974MetalCopper2015MineralWulfenite 2017SoilCasa GrandeN/A
Culture Type Symbol Year ImageColorsBlue and old gold1915FirearmColt Single Action Army2011NeckwearBolo tie1973Songs"Arizona March Song""Arizona"19191982DrinkLemonade2019
Other Type Symbol Year ImagePlanetPluto2024
See also
List of Arizona-related topics Lists of United States state insignia Vehicle registration plates of Arizona
Notes
References
External links Arizona's State Symbols