Ghana coat of arm

The coat of arms of Ghana, designed by Ghanaian artist Amon Kotei and was introduced on 4 March 1957.

Description

• The first part, on the upper left shows a sword used by chiefs, and a staff, used by the linguist (known as an okyeame in Akan), at ceremonies. It is a symbol for the traditional authority of Ghana.
• The area to the right shows a representation of Osu Castle on the sea, the presidential palace on the Gulf of Guinea, symbolizes the national government.
• The third part of the shield shows a cacao tree, which embodies the agricultural wealth of Ghana.
• The fourth and last field - on the lower right - shows a gold mine, which stands for the richness of industrial minerals and natural resources in Ghana.
• A gold lion at the heart of the shield in the centre of the green St George's Cross, represents the continuing link between Ghana and the Commonwealth of Nations.
• Upon the shield there are beads with the national colors red, green, and gold, which the flag of Ghana also bears.
• Above beads, there is a black five-pointed star with a golden border, symbol for the lodestar of Ghanaians and the freedom of Africa.
• Holding the coat of arms and seal are two golden tawny eagles, which have black stars on a band of the national colors hanging around their necks.
• The two eagles are perched on a motto ribbon, which bears the national motto of Ghana: Freedom and Justice.