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Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe

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Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe
ArmigerDemocratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Adopted1975
CrestA Mullet of five points Azure
TorseVert and Azure
ShieldOr, a Palmtree eradicated proper.
SupportersTo the dexter, a Falcon, and to the sinister a parrot, both proper
CompartmentNone
MottoUnidade, Disciplina, Trabalho
(Portuguese: "Unity, Discipline, Work")
Order(s)None

The coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe consists of a falcon on the left and a parrot on the right holding a coat of arms with a palm in its center. The coat of arms is surmounted by a blue star. Above, there is a band that states the name of the country. At the base of the arms the national motto, "Unity, discipline, work" is inscribed.

Historical coat of arms