The following is a list of symbols of the U.S. state of Rhode Island.
Insignia
Type Symbol Image AdoptedFlagFlag of Rhode Island 1640 (originally)1916 (formally)MottoHopeHope1664NicknameThe Ocean StateLittle RhodyThe Plantation StateThe Ocean StateLittle RhodyThe Plantation State1971SealSeal of Rhode Island1644SloganUnwindUnwind2000Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms of Rhode Island1822
Living symbols Type Symbol Image AdoptedBirdRhode Island Red ChickenGallus gallus domesticus1954CoralNorthern Star CoralAstrangia poculata2021FishStriped BassMorone saxatilis2000FlowerVioletViola sororia1968InsectAmerican Burying BeetleNicrophorus americanus2015TreeRed MapleAcer rubrum1964ShellQuahaugMercenaria mercenaria1987
Earth symbols Type Symbol Image AdoptedFruitRhode Island Greening Apple1991MineralBowenite1966RockCumberlandite1966
Cultural symbols Type Symbol Image AdoptedDrinkCoffee Milk1993Song"Rhode Island, It's for Me"1996TartanRhode Island State Tartan2000YachtCourageous2000Ship, SSV Oliver Hazard Perry1993Folk ArtCrescent Park Looff Carousel1985AppetizerCalamari2014
United States coin Type Symbol Image CoinedQuarter dollarRhode Island Quarter 20012001
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