The coat of arms features the following local attributes:
A banner that proudly displays the national motto ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATION, ONE DESTINY.
An Amerindian head-dress, which symbolizes the indigenous people of the country.
Two diamonds at the sides of the head-dress representing the mining industry.
Two jaguars holding a pick axe (symbolizing mining), a sugar cane and a stalk of rice (symbolizing Guyana's sugar and rice industries)
A shield decorated with the National Flower (Victoria Regia Lily), three blue wavy lines representing the waters of Guyana and the National Bird (Canje Pheasant).
A helmet (monarchial insignia)
The design was adapted by the Royal College of Arms in England from three Guyanese artists. The Coat of Arms was selected on the recommendation of the National History and Arts Council and approved by the College of Arms of England. It was accepted by the House of Assembly on Friday, 25th February, 1966.
