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| Name | Coat of arms of Armenia -
Armenian: Հայաստանի Զինանշան |
| Image Width | 200 |
| Armiger | Republic of Armenia |
| Year Adopted | April 19, 1992 |
| Crest | None |
| Supporters | Eagle and Lion |
| Other Elements | in the middle Mount Ararat and the symbols of the 4 Armenian dynasties (Artashesian, Arshakunian, Bagratuni and Rubinian); in the bottom are Bundle of Wheat Flowers, Feather, Broken Chain, Ribon, and Sword |
| Earlier Versions | 1918-1920, the Democratic Republic of Armenia |
| Use | on the national currency; in the Parliament; on official buildings; on passports; in the header of the official documents (including diplomas) |
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The national coat of arms of Armenia (Armenian:Հայաստանի Զինանշան) consists of an eagle and a lion supporting a shield. The coat of arms combines new and old symbols. The eagle and lion are ancient Armenian symbols dating from the first Armenian kingdoms that existed prior to Christ.
The current coat of arms was adopted on April 19, 1992, by the Armenian Supreme Council decision. On June 15, 2006, the law on the state coat of arms of Armenia was passed by the Armenian Parliament.
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