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| | The Bahamas Ministry of Education - National Coat of Arms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14) |
 | | The fundamental parts of the Coat of Arms are, the Shield upon which the charges are placed, the Crest, the Supporter, the Helmet, the Mantling, and the Motto. |
 | | The present Coat of Arms officially replaced the previous one which was granted by Royal Warrant on June 5th, 1959. |
 | | It is a distinguished symbol of the Bahamian people, designed by a native son of The Bahamas, and approved by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on December 7th, 1971 for use by the Bahamian People and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. |
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