Coat of arms of São Tomé and Príncipe

History

In 1935, the colonies of the Portuguese Empire were officially assigned coats of arms that followed a standard design pattern. São Tomé and Príncipe went through three different coats of arms during the Portuguese colonial period.

Coats of arms of Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe (1933–1975)

Upon its independence from Portugal on 12 July 1975, São Tomé and Príncipe adopted its current coat of arms alongside its national flag and national anthem.