Coat of arms of Paraguay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Coat of arms of Paraguay |
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| Armiger | Republic of Paraguay |
| Adopted | 1825 (last change: 2013) |
| Blazon | Argent, mullet of five points Or surrounded by a palm branch proper dexter and an olive branch proper sinister, a Bordure of the field fimbriated Sable charged with name of State. Argent, lion Or in front of staff and Phrygian cap, a Bordure of the field fimbriated Sable charged with National Motto. |
| Motto | REPÚBLICA DEL PARAGUAY "REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY" PAZ Y JUSTICIA "PEACE AND JUSTICE" |
The national coat of arms or national seal of Paraguay is a special symbol for the country. It's like an official picture that represents Paraguay. You can see it on the Paraguayan flag and on money.
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What Does Paraguay's Coat of Arms Look Like?
The coat of arms of Paraguay has two main sides, like a coin. These are called the obverse and the reverse.
The Front Side (Obverse)
The front side, or obverse, is usually seen on the national flag. It has a white circle in the middle. Inside this circle, there is a bright yellow five-pointed star. This star is surrounded by two green branches: a palm branch on the left and an olive branch on the right. These branches are tied together at the bottom.
Around the star and branches, you can read the name of the country in Spanish: "REPÚBLICA DEL PARAGUAY". This means "REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY".
The Back Side (Reverse)
The back side, or reverse, shows a golden lion. The lion is standing in front of a staff, which is like a tall pole. On top of the staff is a red Phrygian cap. This cap is a symbol of freedom.
Below the lion, you can see the national motto: "PAZ Y JUSTICIA". In English, this means "PEACE AND JUSTICE".
Where Can You See It?
You can see the reverse side of the seal on the national flag. It is also used by the Supreme Court of Paraguay, which is the highest court in the country. Both sides of the seal appear on the banknotes of Paraguay's money, called the guaraní.
The first design of this coat of arms was created in 1820. This was during the time when Francia was the leader of Paraguay.
Historical Coats of Arms
Over the years, the design of Paraguay's coat of arms has changed a few times. Here are some of the older versions:
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(1842-1990, obverse)
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(1842-1990, reverse)
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(1990-2013, obverse)
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(1990-2013, reverse)
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See also
In Spanish: Escudos del Paraguay para niños
