What is the national coat of arms of Armenia?
Q: What is the national coat of arms of Armenia?
A: The national coat of arms of Armenia consists of an eagle and a lion supporting a shield.
Q: What symbols does the coat of arms combine?
A: The coat of arms combines new and old symbols, namely the eagle and lion which are ancient Armenian symbols dating from the first Armenian kingdoms.
Q: When was the current coat of arms adopted?
A: The current coat of arms was adopted on 19 April 1992 by the Armenian Supreme Council decision.
Q: When was the law on the state coat of arms of Armenia passed?
A: The law on the state coat of arms of Armenia was passed by the Armenian Parliament on 15 June 2006.
Q: What do the eagle and lion represent in the Armenian culture?
A: The eagle and lion are ancient Armenian symbols dating from the first Armenian kingdoms that existed prior to Christ.
Q: Who made the decision to adopt the current coat of arms?
A: The Armenian Supreme Council made the decision to adopt the current coat of arms on 19 April 1992.
Q: What is the significance of the coat of arms for Armenia?
A: The coat of arms signifies both the country's ancient history and its modern identity.
