| Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
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| Armiger | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Adopted | 12 July 1975; 50 years ago (1975-07-12) |
| Crest | Amullet of five pointsazure |
| Torse | Vert and azure |
| Shield | Or, apalm eradicatedproper |
| Supporters | A peregrine falcondexter and a grey parrot sinister, both proper |
| Motto | Unidade, Disciplina, Trabalho (English: "Unity, Discipline, Work") |
Thecoat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe is theheraldic emblem ofSão Tomé and Príncipe, an island country located off the western coast ofCentral Africa.[1] It consists of aperegrine falcon on the left and agrey parrot on the right holding acocoa pod–shapedshield with apalm in its center.[2][3] The height of the shield is one-third greater than its width.[2] The shield is surmounted by a blue star, and above it there is a band that states the official name of the country inPortuguese.[3] The national motto – "Unity, discipline, work" – is inscribed in Portuguese at the base of the arms.[3]
In 1935, the colonies of thePortuguese Empire were officially assigned coats of arms that followed a standard design pattern.[4] São Tomé and Príncipe went through three different coats of arms duringthe Portuguese colonial period.[citation needed]
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Upon its independence from Portugal on 12 July 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe adopted its current coat of arms alongsideits national flag andnational anthem.[citation needed]
