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The coat of arms is unusual in having two ribbons with mottos in two different languages. The ribbon below the shield has a motto in French 'UNION, TRAVAIL, JUSTICE' ('Unity, Work, Justice'). The second ribbon is placed beneath the branches of the
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which symbolize the vigilance and courage of the president who protects the nation. The bezants (golden discs) in chief of the shield symbolize the mineral wealth of the country. The ship at the lower part represents
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moving towards a brighter future. According to Briggs, "green represents the great dense forests; yellow, the sun; blue, the sea; and black, the people of Africa". The
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The government of Gabon describes the coat of arms as follows:
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