Coat of arms of The Gambia
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The '''Coat of arms of [[The Gambia]]''' has been in use since 18 November 1964. It depicts two [[lion (heraldry)|lions]] holding an axe and hoe, supporting a shield that depicts another pair of hoe and axe, crossed. Atop the shield is set the [[heraldry|heraldic]] helmet of a knight and an oil palm above it. At the bottom is the national motto: Progress - Peace - Prosperity.
The two lions represent the colonial history of The Gambia as part of the [[British Empire]]. The crossed axe and hoe represent the importance of agriculture to The Gambia. They are also considered to represent the two major ethnic groups of The Gambia: the [[Mandinka people|Mandinka]] and the [[Fula people|Fulani]]. The palm tree, found above the heraldic crest, is also a vital national tree.
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