Coat of arms of the Gambia
| Coat of arms of The Gambia | |
|---|---|
| Armiger | Republic of The Gambia |
| Crest | Issuant from a Mount Vert, an Oil Palm Nut Tree fructed proper |
| Torse | Or and Azure |
| Shield | Azure, a Locar axe and a Mandinka Hoe in saltire Or, a Bordure parted per bordure Vert and Argent |
| Supporters | on either side a Lion guardant proper, the dexter supporting a Locar Axe and the sinister a Mandinka Hoe, both Or |
| Compartment | None |
| Motto | Progress, Peace, Prosperity |
| Earlier version(s) | Gambia Colony and Protectorate |
| Use | 1889-1965 |
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The coat of arms of The Gambia has been in use since 18 November 1964. It depicts two lions holding an axe and hoe, supporting a shield that depicts another pair of hoe and axe, crossed. Atop the shield is set the heraldic helmet and an oil palm as a crest. At the bottom is the national motto: Progress – Peace – Prosperity. The Gambian coat of arms also appeared in the fly of the Gambian air force ensign.