Coat of arms of Benin

The coat of arms of Benin was re-adopted in 1990 , replacing the coat of arms that existed in 1975-1990.

Coat of arms of Benin
Details
Approved by	1990
Shield	French quadrangular with a pointed base
Shield holders	leopards
Motto	“Brotherhood, Justice, Labor”

In the silver field of the four-part shield, in the first quarter there is a castle in the style of Somba (a symbol of the history of the state), in the second - the Star of Benin (the highest award of Benin), in the third - a palm tree (the main source of food), in the fourth - a sailing vessel (a symbol meaning arrival Europeans).

The shield is held by leopards - the national animal of Benin. The shield is crowned with a crest - a national symbol, consisting of two screwed horns filled with grain and sand. It is believed that they are a symbol of prosperity. Below the crest is a shield that contains the actual emblem of Benin. Under the shield is Benin 's motto “Brotherhood, Justice, Labor” ( French Fraternité, Justice, Travail ).