Coat of arms of Ivory Coast

Coat of arms of Ivory Coast
Coat of arms of Ivory Coast
Armiger	Republic of Ivory Coast
Adopted	1964
Shield	Vert, an elephant's head couped or, armed argent
Supporters	Two palm trees Or
Motto	République de Côte d'Ivoire; "Republic of Cote d'Ivoire"

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The coat of arms of Ivory Coast in its current form was adopted in 1964. The focal point of the emblem is the head of an elephant. The elephant is symbolically important to the nation, since it is the largest animal found in Ivory Coast as well as being the source of ivory for which the nation is named. The rising sun is a traditional symbol of a new beginning. Below the elephant head is a banner containing the name of the nation.

^ Guide to the Flags of the World by Mauro Talocci, revised and updated by Whitney Smith (ISBN 0-688-01141-1), p. 139.

[1] Guide to the Flags of the World by Mauro Talocci, revised and updated by Whitney Smith (ISBN 0-688-01141-1), p. 139.