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Flag of Nevada

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Flag of Nevada
  • RegionUnited States — State Flags
  • ISO codeUS-NV
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Nevada
StateUnited States of America
Official NameState of Nevada
CapitalCarson City
ContinentNorth America
RegionUnited States
ISO CodeUS-NV / US-NV
Internet Domain.us
Calling Code+1
CurrencyUnited States dollar (USD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymNevadan
Area286,380 km²
Population3,194,176

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Nevada
Current Version Adopted8 June 1991
Design First Used26 March 1929
Flag Proportion2:3
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours4
Main ColoursBlue, Silver, Gold, Dark Green
DesignerLouis Shellback III designed the 1929 version
Design TypeBlue field with a hoist emblem of sagebrush, a star and a scroll
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial state flag
Governing AuthorityState government of Nevada, within United States of America

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Blue#0033A00, 51, 160100, 68, 0, 37No official Pantone reference
Silver#FFFFFF255, 255, 2550, 0, 0, 0No official Pantone reference
Gold#FFA300255, 163, 00, 36, 100, 0No official Pantone reference
Dark Green#00843D0, 132, 61100, 0, 54, 48No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Silver starThe Silver State, and the Comstock Lode
Sagebrush wreathThe state flower
Scroll reading Battle BornNevada joined the union in 1864, during the Civil War
BlueStands for the field of the flag.
SilverStands for the star and lettering, for the silver that gave Nevada its nickname.
GoldStands for the sagebrush wreath.
Dark GreenStands for the sagebrush leaves, the state flower.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
26 March 1929The Shellback design is adopted
8 June 1991The word Nevada is enlarged and moved below the star, correcting a drafting error that had stood for sixty-two years
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)2:3
Hoist (height)2 units
Fly (width)3 units
LayoutBlue field with a hoist emblem of sagebrush, a star and a scroll
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; the emblem sits in the upper hoist corner
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationNevada Revised Statutes, Section 235.020

How the Flag of Nevada Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesNoDefence is a federal responsibility
Naval ensignNoStates do not maintain their own navy
Embassies abroadNoForeign relations are handled federally
Alongside the national flagYesFlown below or beside the flag of United States of America
International sportNoAthletes compete under the national flag

Other Official Flags of Nevada

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
State flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsNo
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateNo
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useYes

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)35 years
Adoption Date8 June 1991
Earliest Recorded Use26 March 1929
DesignerLouis Shellback III designed the 1929 version
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourBlue
Flags It ResemblesNo close relatives among US state flags
Notable FeatureBlue field with a hoist emblem of sagebrush, a star and a scroll