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The coat of arms or national seal of Benin, originally introduced in 1964, [1] was readopted in 1990 after being replaced in 1975. At the top of the emblem is the national crest that consists of two horns with corn in the ear and filled with sand. These are reputed to stand for prosperity.
Flag of the Benin Armed Forces (Reverse) reversed version of the previous Flag. 1990-Present: Flag of the Republican Police (Obverse) A horizontal bicolour of yellow and red with a green vertical band at the hoist with the name of the police force upwards and downwards, the emblem in the center and a golden border. 1990-Present
This armorial of sovereign states shows the coat of arms, national emblem, or seal for every sovereign state. Although some countries do not have an official national emblem, unofficial emblems which are de facto used as national emblems are also shown below.
Orders, decorations, and medals of Benin (1 C, 2 P) Pages in category "National symbols of Benin" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
Symbols of North America by country (23 C) A. National symbols of Abkhazia (7 P) ... National symbols of Benin (1 C, 5 P) National symbols of Bhutan (1 C, 11 P)
These are lists of national symbols: List of national animals; List of national anthems; List of national birds; List of national dances; List of national emblems; List of national flags; List of national flowers; List of national founders; List of national fruits; List of national instruments (music) List of national poets; List of national trees
A national bird; National Animals; The head of state, especially in a monarchy; The associated device and motto can also be used separately; The national colors, often derived from the above; Abstract symbols; National anthems, royal and imperial hymns; alongside such official hymns custom may also recognize the national symbol values of very ...
The national flag of Benin [1] (French: drapeau du Bénin) is a flag consisting of two horizontal yellow and red bands on the fly side and a green vertical band at the hoist. Adopted in 1959 to replace the French Tricolour , it was the flag of the Republic of Dahomey until 1975, when the People's Republic of Benin was established.