Coat of arms of Guinea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coat of arms of Guinea |
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| Armiger | Republic of Guinea |
| Adopted | 1993 (Updated in 2011) |
| Motto | Travail, justice, solidarité "Work, Justice, Solidarity" |
The coat of arms of Guinea is a special symbol for the country. It's like a national badge that shows what Guinea believes in. This design was officially chosen in 1993 and updated slightly in 2011.
What's on the Coat of Arms?
The main part of Guinea's coat of arms features a white dove. This dove is flying and holds a golden olive branch in its beak. The dove and olive branch are widely known symbols of peace.
Below the dove, there is a ribbon. On this ribbon, you can read the country's motto in French: Travail, justice, solidarité. This motto means "Work, Justice, Solidarity" in English. These three words represent important values for the people of Guinea.
How the Design Changed
Guinea's coat of arms has changed a few times since the country became independent. Each change reflected different times in Guinea's history.
The first coat of arms, used from 1958, looked different. It had a shield with red and green colors, and a yellow elephant was shown on it. Later versions removed the elephant and introduced the dove and olive branch, which are still part of the design today.
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1958-1984: The first design with an elephant.
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1984-1993: An updated design.
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1993-2011: The design before the most recent update.
See also
In Spanish: Escudo de Guinea para niños
