| Coat of arms of Ivory Coast | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armiger | Republic of Ivory Coast |
| Adopted | 1964 |
| Shield | Vert, an elephant's head couped or, armed argent |
| Supporters | Two palm trees Or |
| Motto | République de Côte d'Ivoire (French) ("Republic of Cote d'Ivoire") |
The coat of arms of Ivory Coast in its current form was adopted in 1964. The focal point of the emblem is the head of a forest elephant, which is symbolically important to the nation, since it is the largest animal found in Ivory Coast as well as being the source of ivory for which the nation is named. The rising sun is a traditional symbol of a new beginning. Below the elephant head is a banner containing the name of the nation.
- ^ Guide to the Flags of the World by Mauro Talocci, revised and updated by Whitney Smith (ISBN 0-688-01141-1), p. 139.