Ghana Coat of Arms

The Ghana Coat of Arms is found on all government official letterheads. It symbolizes government official sanction, and it has been placed in important government locations such as the Castle, the Courts, and government offices. The Coat of Arms was designed by Mr. Amon Kotei, a Ghanaian.

Composition:

The Ghana Coat of Arms is composed of a shield, divided into four quarters by a green St. George’s Cross, rimmed with gold. The following are the symbols in the quarters and their meanings:

• Crossed linguist staff and ceremonial sword on a blue background:
  Position: Top left-hand quarter.
  Represents local administration.
• A heraldic castle on a heraldic sea with a light blue background:
  Position: Top right-hand quarter.
  Represents National Government.
• A Cocoa Tree:
  Position: Bottom left-hand quarter.
  Represents the Agricultural wealth of the country.
• A Mine Shaft:
  Position: Bottom right-hand quarter.
  Represents the mineral wealth of the country.
• A Gold Lion:
  Position: In the centre of the green St. George’s Cross.
  Represents the continued link between Ghana and the Commonwealth.
• Black five-pointed star rimmed with gold standing on the wreath of red, gold, and green colours:
  Position: Surmounting (On top of) the shield.
  Represents the lodestar of African Freedom.
• Two Eagles, around each of whose neck hangs a black star suspended from a ribbon of Ghana colours – red, gold, and green:
  Position: Supporting the shield (Coat of Arms).
  Signifies a protector with strength, very clear and attentive eyes keeping watch over the country.

The motto FREEDOM AND JUSTICE is found under the shield.