Coat of arms of Guyana

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The coat of arms of Guyana (Co-operative Republic of Guyana) was granted by the College of Arms on 25 February 1966.

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It includes a crest of an Amerindian head-dress symbolising the indigenous people of the country, this crest is also called the Cacique's Crown; two diamonds at the sides of the head-dress representing mining industry; a helmet; two jaguars as supporters holding a pick axe, sugar cane, and a stalk of rice (symbolising Guyana's mining, sugar and rice industries); a shield decorated with the Victoria amazonica lily, Guyana's national flower; three blue wavy lines representing the three main rivers of Guyana; and the national bird, the Canje Pheasant ( Opisthocomus hoazin ). The national motto, "One people, One Nation, One Destiny", appears on the scroll below the shield. [1] [2] [3]

British Guiana

Colony of British Guiana
EmblemPeriod of useNotes
Badge of British Guiana (1875-1906).svg 1875–1906Colonial badge of British Guiana, based on the seal of the Dutch West India Company. Depicting a sailing vessel with full sails. Before this, the royal arms of the United Kingdom was used by the colonial authorities.
Badge of British Guiana (1906-1955).svg 1906–1955The badge remained the same but was further augmented with a golden strap surrounding the badge with the Latin motto "DAMUS PETIMUSQUE VICISSIM" (We Give and Take in Return). The design of the sailing ship was changed slightly.
Badge of British Guiana (1955-1966).svg 1955–1966On 8 December 1954 a coat of arms was granted to the colony by the College of Arms in London. It depicted a Blackwall frigate in full sails, sailing to the sinister on waves of the sea, all proper. The same motto is written on a ribbon below the shield. Used until independence.

Symbolism

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Guyana coat of arms explained

The symbolism of the coat of arms of Guyana is as follows: [4]

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References

  1. "The Coat of Arms". www.guyana.org. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  2. "NATIONAL SYMBOLS". www.guyana.org. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  3. "National Flag & Coat of Arms". www.caribcentral.com. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
  4. "Guyana's Constitution of 1980 with Amendments through 2016" (PDF). Retrieved 20 August 2023.