Coat of arms of Namibia

Coat of arms of Namibia
Versions
National Seal
ArmigerRepublic of Namibia
Adopted1990
CrestAn African fish eagle rising wings elevated and displayed proper
TorseA traditional head-ring Vert charged with six lozenges conjoined Or
ShieldTierced per bend sinister Azure, and Vert, a bend sinister Gules fimbriated Argent and in dexter chief a Sun with twelve straight rays Or charged with an annulet Azure
SupportersTwo Oryx proper
CompartmentA Namib sand dune with a Welwitschia mirabilis on the foreground
MottoUnity, Liberty, Justice
The banner of arms, which serves as national flag

The coat of arms of Namibia is the official heraldic symbol of Namibia. Introduced at the time of independence in 1990, it superseded the earlier coat of arms used by the South African administration of the territory.