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Coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea | |
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Armiger | Republic of Equatorial Guinea |
Adopted | 21 August 1979 |
Crest | Six gold six-pointed stars, which represent the mainland and the islands |
Torse | None |
Shield | Argent, a Silk cotton tree proper |
Supporters | None |
Compartment | None |
Motto | Unidad, Paz, Justicia (Spanish: "Unity, Peace, Justice") |
Order(s) | None |
The national coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea (Escudo de Guinea Ecuatorial; Armoiries de la Guinée équatoriale; Brasão de armas da Guiné Equatorial) was adopted on 21 August 1979.
This coat of arms shows a grey shield, which contains a silk cotton tree. This represents the location where the first treaty was signed between Portugal and the local ruler. Over the shield, there is 6 six-pointed stars, representing the mainland and the five main islands.