Idaho
"The Gem State." On the reverse, a peregrine falcon, a map of the state's borders, and the Latin motto "Esto Perpetua" are featured.
Idaho is a state located in the inland northwestern United States, with many mountains and rivers. Its nickname is “The Gem State,” a name that comes from being a land that produces many kinds of minerals and gems.
The reverse of the coin prominently depicts a peregrine falcon. Beside it, the shape of Idaho’s state borders (a map) is engraved together, with the location of the capital, Boise, marked by a star. At the top is written the Latin phrase “Esto Perpetua.”
The peregrine falcon is a bird of prey that flies swiftly cutting through the sky, giving a powerful and free impression. “Esto Perpetua” is Idaho’s motto, meaning “Let it be perpetual,” expressing the wish that this land may continue for a long time.
Idaho became the 43rd state of the Union on July 3, 1890. Elevated to statehood just one day before July 4, America’s Independence Day, it joined the Union as if welcoming the nation’s birthday together.
Seeing the falcon, the state map, and a single short line of Latin side by side, you can glimpse the heart of Idaho, which engraved both nature and pride together.