Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe
| Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe | |
|---|---|
| Armiger | Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe |
| Adopted | 12 July 1975 |
| Crest | A mullet of five points azure |
| Torse | Vert and azure |
| Shield | Or, a palm eradicated proper |
| Supporters | A peregrine falcon dexter and a grey parrot sinister, both proper |
| Motto | Unidade, Disciplina, Trabalho (English: "Unity, Discipline, Work") |
The coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe is the heraldic emblem of São Tomé and Príncipe, an island country located off the western coast of Central Africa. It consists of a peregrine falcon on the left and a grey parrot on the right holding a cocoa pod–shaped shield with a palm in its center. The height of the shield is one-third greater than its width. The shield is surmounted by a blue star, and above it there is a band that states the official name of the country in Portuguese. The national motto – "Unity, discipline, work" – is inscribed in Portuguese at the base of the arms.