National symbols of Trinidad and Tobago

National symbols of Trinidad and Tobago are the symbols that are used in Trinidad and Tobago and abroad to represent the country and its people. Prominently, the use of the Coat of arms as a Trinbagonian symbol, and is depicted on its current and the penny.

List of symbols

Symbol image Started on
National Instruments
Steelpan
National flag
Coat of arms
National Anthem Forged from the Love of Liberty
Motto Together we aspire, together we achieve
National colours

Red

White

black

National dish
Pelau
Floral emblem
Warszewiczia coccinea
National Animal for Trinidad
Scarlet Ibis
National Animal for Tobago
Cocrico
National Dress for men
Guayabera
National Dress for women
Booboo
National Watchwords Discipline, Production, Tolerance

Former List of symbols

Symbol image Started-Ended
Royal Anthem
God Save the Queen
31 August 1962-August 1st, 1976 (song dates to 1744)
Royal Cypher 31 August 1962-August 1st, 1976 (dates to 1952)
Royal Standard 1966-August 1st, 1976