Symbols of New South Wales

New South Wales is one of Australia's States, and has established several state symbols.[1]

Official symbols

Symbol Image Adopted Remarks
Flag Flag of New South Wales
15 February 1876
Badge State Badge of New South Wales
15 February 1876
Coat of arms Coat of Arms of New South Wales
October 1906 Granted by King Edward VII
Motto Orta recens quam pura nites
Newly risen how brightly you shine
October 1906 Granted with other elements of the coat of arms
Colours Sky blue Sky blue pantone 291
Floral Waratah
Telopea speciosissima
1962
Bird Kookaburra
Dacelo Gigas
1971
Animal Platypus
Ornithorhynchus Anatinus
1971
Fish Eastern blue groper
Achoerodus Viridis
1998

References

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