(The Coat of Arms was designed by Mr. Amon Kotei)

COMPOSITION
The Ghana coat of Arms is composed of a shield, divided into four quarters by a green St. George’s Cross, rimmed with gold. The following are the symbols in the quarters and their meaning.
 
CROSSED LINGUISTS’ STAFF AND CEREMONIAL SWORD ON A BLUE BACKGROUND
Position: Top left-hand quarter. Represents Local Administration
A HERALDIC CASTLE ON A HERALDIC SEA WITH A LIGHT BACKGROUND. Position: Top right-hand quarter. Represents National Government.

A COCOA TREE
Position: Bottom left-hand quarter.
Represents the agricultural wealth of the country

A MINE SHAFT
Position: Bottom right-hand quarter.
Represents the mineral wealth of the country

A GOLD LION
Position: In the centre of the Green St George’s Cross Represents the continuing link between Ghana and the Commonwealth
 
BLACK FIVE-POINTED STAR RIMMED WITH GOLD STANDING ON THE WREATH OF RED, GOLD AND GREEN COLOURS
Position: On top of the shield.
Represents the lone star of African Freedom

TWO EAGLES, AROUND EACH OF WHOSE NECK HANGS A BLACK STAR SUSPENDED FROM A RIBBON OF GHANA’S COLOURS - RED, GOLD AND GREEN
Position: Supporting the shield on the left and right hand side. Signifies s a protector with strength, very clear and attentive eyes keeping watch over the country.

The motto FREEDOM AND JUSTICE is found under the shield. It represents national aspirations.