The Coat of Arms

In schools and other institutions we have a badge or logo which identifies us. The Coat of Arms is the badge or emblem of Ghana. Only the Government, ministries, department and agencies use the coat of arms. The coat of arms is made up of two eagles, a shield and the words "Freedom and Justice". This is almost always found on the national documents of Ghana. The coat of arms of Ghana was designed by Ghanaian artist Amon Kotei and was introduced on 4 March 1957.

Below is a description of the coat of arms:

a. Two eagles carrying the shield: Eagles are the strongest of all birds. The two eagles signify the safety of our independence. The shield is divided into four portions.

b. The sword and staff: This shows a high level of authority for both our national and local government.

c. A fort and waves: This is the remembrance of our colonial masters (British) who set up the country’s central government. It is also a representation of Osu Castle on the sea, the presidential palace on the Gulf of Guinea, symbolises the national government.

d. The cocoa tree and the shaft of a gold mine: This identifies Ghana’s vegetative resources and the shaft of a gold mine, stands for the riches of industrial minerals and natural resources in Ghana.

e. **The fourth quarter shows a gold mine, which stands for the richness of industrial minerals and natural resources in Ghana.

f. The lion in the middle of the shield on a green St. George's Cross: This symbolises the continuing linkage between Ghana and other Commonwealth Nations.

g. The crest is a Black star of Africa with gold outline, upon a torse in the national colours.