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| National symbols (Coats of Arms) Sri Lanka | |
The national emblem of Sri Lanka is used by the State of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lankan government in connection with the administration and government of the country. The current emblem has been in use since 1972 and created under the ideas and guidance of Nissanka Wijeyeratne. The emblem features a gold lion passant, holding a sword in its right fore paw (the same lion from the flag of Sri Lanka) in the centre on a maroon background surrounded by golden petals of a Blue Lotus the national flower of the country. |
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| Issued Country | Sri Lanka |
| Issued Year | 2007 |
| Category | Events Buddhist Arts Buddhist Story |
| Type | Postage Stamps |