| Coat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands | |
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| Adopted | 1965 |
| Earlier version(s) | ) The former seal of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1889 until 1968. |
The coat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands was granted in 1965.
The arms consist of a shield bearing a conch shell, lobster, and cactus on a yellow background. The dexter and sinister supporters are flamingos. The crest is a pelican between two sisal plants representing connection to the rope industry.
The shield from the arms features on the flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and on the defaced Union Flag of the Governor.
See also
- List of coats of arms of the United Kingdom and dependencies
Sources
- Turks and Caicos Islands Government official website: National Symbols
- Heraldry of the World: Turks and Caicos Islands