Flag and seal of New Hampshire

State of New Hampshire

Use	Civil and state flag
Proportion	2:3
Adopted	1909; 116 years ago (1909) Modified January 1, 1932
Design	A state seal wrapped by a golden laurel wreath with nine stars on a blue field.

Great Seal of the State of New Hampshire
Versions
Historical coat of arms (1876)
Armiger	State of New Hampshire

The U.S. state of New Hampshire has held two seals since it declared its independence from Great Britain on January 5, 1776. While both seals have been retained, most people are only familiar with the Great Seal due to its corporate use.