Coat of arms of Suriname
| Coat of arms of Suriname | |
|---|---|
| Versions | |
Version used from 1959 to 1975 | |
Version used from colonial period | |
| Armiger | Republic of Suriname |
| Adopted | 25 November 1975 |
| Shield | Trade ship on water, palm tree on land, single diamond, single star |
| Supporters | Two Arawak Natives armed with bows and quivers, dressed in loincloth and ceremonial headdress. |
| Compartment | Red ribbon or banner |
| Motto | Justitia, Pietas, Fides "Justice, Piety, Fidelity" |
The coat of arms of Suriname was adopted on November 25, 1975. It consists of two indigenous men carrying an oval shield, below which rests a pennant bearing the motto "justitia, pietas, fides". The shield features a sailing ship at sea on the left half and a royal palm on the earth on the right. In the center is a green diamond containing a yellow five-pointed star.