Coat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands

Coat of arms of the Turks and Caicos Islands
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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

Source

NATIONAL SYMBOLS, from The Official Turks and Caicos Islands Government Website.

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