The Dolphin Flag of Anguilla was adopted on 29 September 1967, after the colony (then part of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla) unilaterally declared independence from the United Kingdom as the Republic of Anguilla. It depicted three orange dolphins in a circle on a white background with a turquoise stripe at the bottom. It was used until 19 March 1969, when British rule was restored. [1]
The white background on the flag represents peace. The turquoise stripe represents the Caribbean Sea. The three dolphins represent endurance, unity, and strength, and their circular arrangement represents community. [2]
The flag was designed by Marvin Oberman and Lydia Gumbs. [3] It replaced the earlier "Mermaid Flag" of Anguilla, designed by Scott Newhall, which had been in use since 23 July 1967. [4]
Although no longer official, the Dolphin Flag is still flown today. [2]
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