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National Coat of arms of Benin
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Ecartelé au premier quartier d'un château Somba d'or; Au deuxième d'argent à l'étoile du Bénin au naturel c'est-à-dire une croix à huit pointes d'azur anglées de rayons d'argent et de sable en abîme; Au troisième d'argent palmier de sinople chargé d'un fruit de gueule; Au quatrième d'argent au navire de sable voguant sur une mer d'azur avec en brochant sur la ligne de l'écartelé un losange de gueule Origin/meaningThe arms were introduced in 1964, but were replaced by a non heraldic logo in 1975. In 1994 the arms were re-adopted. The first quarter shows the Somba castle, which represents the strong history of the country. The second quarter shows the Star of Benin, the highest award of Benin. The crest shows two cornucopia, which stand for the prosperity and richness of the country. The supporters are two leopards, the national animal. The motto, Fraternité, Justice, Travail, translates as Fellowship, Justice, Work The national symbol from 1975-1994:  Use of the arms
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