NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Coat of arms of Ecuador

The coat of arms of Ecuador (Spanish: Escudo de armas del Ecuador) in its current form was established in 1900 based on an older version of 1845. Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Image File history File links Ecuador_COA.svgâ€Ž Coat of arms of Ecuador Extraced from Image:Flag_of_Ecuador. ... Äž: For the film, see: 1900 (film). ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

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In the background of the oval shield is the volcano Chimborazo, while the river originating from its base represents the Guayas. They both symbolize the beauty and wealth of the respective regions (Sierra or Costa). The ship on the river is named Guayas as well. In 1841 it was built in Guayaquil and was the first seaworthy steamship built on the South American west coast. Instead of a mast it features a Caduceus representing trade and economy. On top a golden sun surrounded by the astrological signs for Aries, Taurus, Gemini and Cancer representing the months March to July to symbolize the duration of the March Revolution of 1845. Shield Field Supporter Crest Wreath Mantling Helm Compartment Charge Motto Coat of arms elements Escutcheon is often the term used in heraldry for the shield displayed in a coat of arms. ... The inactive stratovolcano Chimborazo is Ecuadors highest summit. ... The Guayas River in Guayaquil The Guayas River is a river in western Ecuador. ... 1841 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... This article is about the city of Guayaquil. ... The Caduceus Two caduceuses without wings as decoration of door portal in ZtracenÃ¡ street in Olomouc (Czech Republic). ... Aries the animal Aries is an astrological sign that is associated with the constellation Aries. ... Taurus (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the constellations of the zodiac. ... Gemini may refer to In astronomy: Gemini (constellation), one of the constellations of the zodiac Gemini (astrology), the astrological sign Project Gemini, the second US manned spaceflight program Gemini Observatory, northern and southern hemisphere twin large telescopes In film and television: Gemini (2002 film), a Tamil film starring Vikram and... Cancer (IPA: , Latin: , symbol , ) is one of the thirteen constellations of the zodiac. ... The Flag of the Marcist Revolution and the Republic of Ecuador from 1845-1860. ... 1845 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

The Condor on top of the shield stretches its wings to symbolize power, greatness and strength of Ecuador. The shield is flanked by four flags of Ecuador. The laurel on the left represents the glory of the republic.^[1] The palm leaf on the right side is a symbol for peace. The Fasces below the shield represents the republican dignity. State flag and ensign, ratio: 1:2 Civil flag and ensign, ratio: 1:2 The flag of Ecuador, which consists of horizontal bands of yellow (double width), blue and red, was adopted on September 26, 1860. ... Roman fasces. ...

History

The shield was introduced after the liberal revolution of 1845 but then flanked by white-blue-white flags which did replace the later reintroduced Tricolor. The coat of arms in its current form was approved by congress on October 31, 1900. Image File history File links Flag_of_Ecuador. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Ecuador. ... State flag and ensign, ratio: 1:2 Civil flag and ensign, ratio: 1:2 The flag of Ecuador, which consists of horizontal bands of yellow (double width), blue and red, was adopted on September 26, 1860. ... is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Usage

The coat of arms is used by the President, the parliament, the ministries and several other authorities and public institutions. It is part of the flag, and used on many coins and bills of the former currency Sucre and the today's used coins Centavos del dólar of Ecuadorian mintage. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The sucre was the currency of Ecuador between 1884 and 2000. ... ISO 4217 Code USD User(s) the United States, the British Indian Ocean Territory,[1] the British Virgin Islands, East Timor, Ecuador, El Salvador, the Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Palau, Panama, Turks and Caicos Islands, and the insular areas of the United States Inflation 2. ...

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