The Montana motto is 'ORO y Plata, ' which translates to 'Gold and Silver' in English. This phrase is also represented by the state's official metal, which is a combination of gold and silver. The crossword solutions for this phrase are 'ORO' (3 letters) and 'PLATA' (5 letters). This phrase is symbolic of the state's history of mining for gold and silver, which has been an important part of the economy since the 19th century.