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Idaho State Motto:

Esto Perpetua
(let it be perpetual)

Idaho state quarter with the state motto: Esta Perpetua

Idaho's state quarter features the peregrine falcon (state raptor), an outline of Idaho with star for Boise (state capital), and the state motto: "Esto Perpetua" - public domain image on Wikipedia - see all 50 state quarters

The state motto of Idaho is the Latin phrase Esto perpetua, which means "Let it be perpetual." Idaho's motto can also be seen on the state seal and flag:

illustration of Idaho State Seal
The great seal of Idaho and the state flag both contain the state motto

 

Source:
The State of Idaho - State Symbols: Gov James E. Risch
Links:
State Mottos - 50 States
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