Coat of Arms of Antigua and Barbuda

The Coat of Arms of Antigua and Barbuda were designed in 1966 by Gordon Christopher. The symbolism of the arms is more complex than that found on the Flag of Antigua and Barbuda, but a lot of elements are similar.

At the top of the Coat of Arms, is a pineapple, a fruit for which the islands are famous. There are numerous plants found on the shield, these are all abundant in the country. The plants are: red hibiscus, sugarcane, and yucca plant. These are all located around the shield, as are a pair of deer that represent the wildlife found on the islands.

Within the sheild is the sun found on the flag, that stands for a new beginning. The sun is in a black background, the black representing the African origins of many of Antigua and Barbuda's citizens. Below the sun is a pattern of white and blue wavy lines that stand for ocean and beaches. The building at the bottom of the shield is a sugar mill.

At the bottom is a scroll containing the national motto of: "Each Endeavouring, All Acheiving".

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