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Co-operative Republic of Guyana
Flag of Guyana.svg
Name The Golden Arrowhead
Use National flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion 3:5
Adopted 26 May 1966
Design A green field with the black-edged red isosceles triangle based on the hoist-side superimposed on the larger white-edged golden triangle, also based on the hoist-side, pointed toward the fly-side.
Designed by Whitney Smith
Naval Ensign of Guyana.svg
Use National ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion 1:2
Design An elongated version of the above.
Civil Air Ensign of Guyana.svg
Use Civil air ensign Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Reverse side is mirror image of obverse side
Proportion 7:11
Design British Civil Air Ensign combined with national flag of Guyana. May be flown at airports and from landed aircraft.
Flag of Guyana (construction sheet)
Construction sheet

The flag of Guyana, known as The Golden Arrowhead, has been the national flag of Guyana since May, 1966 when the country became independent from the United Kingdom. It was designed by Whitney Smith, an American vexillologist (though originally without the black and white fimbriations, which were later additions suggested by the College of Arms in the United Kingdom). The proportions of the national flag are 3:5.

The colours are symbolic:

Other flags

The civil air ensign is a copy of the British Civil Air Ensign, with the Guyanese flag in the canton. The naval ensign of Guyana is a version of the national flag, with proportions of 1:2.

As part of the British Empire, Guyana's flag was a Blue Ensign with the colonial badge in the fly. An unofficial red version was used at sea. The first flag was introduced in 1875 and was changed slightly in 1906 and 1955. Like all British Ensigns, the colonial flags of Guyana were all ratio 1:2.

  • Flag of British Guiana (1875–1906)

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1875–1906

  • Flag of the Governor of British Guiana (1875-1906)

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1875–1906

  • Flag of British Guiana (1906-1919)

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1906–1919

  • Flag of British Guiana (1919-1955)

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1919–1955

  • Flag of the Governor of British Guiana (1906–1955)

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1906–1955

  • Flag of British Guiana (1955–1966)

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag 1955–1966

  • Flag of the Governor of British Guiana (1955-1966)

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Governor's flag, 1955–1966

  • Original Guyana Flag Proposal

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Smith's proposed flag, 1962

Presidential Standards

The Presidential Standard of Guyana came into effect by Proclamation issued on 23 February 1970. Subsequent Presidents have amended this Proclamation to replace the description of the flag contained, to reflect the Presidential Standard they wish to introduce for the duration of their presidency.

  • Presidential Standard of Guyana 1970-1980

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1970–1980) under President Arthur Chung.

  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1980-1985) under President LFS Burnham

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1980–1985) under President Forbes Burnham

  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1985-1992) under President H. Desmond Hoyte

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1985–1992) under President Hugh Desmond Hoyte

  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1992-1997) under President Cheddi B. Jagan

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1992–1997) under President Cheddi B. Jagan

  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (1997-1999) under President Janet Jagan

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1997–1999) under President Janet Jagan

  • Flag of Guyana (fringed)

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (1999–2011) under President Bharrat Jagdeo.

  • Presidential Standard of Guyana - President Donald Ramotar

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2011–2015) under President Donald Ramotar.

  • Presidential Standard of Guyana (President David Granger)

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2015–2020) under President David A. Granger

  • Presidential Standard of Guyana - President Irfaan Ali

    Small vexillological symbol or pictogram in black and white showing the different uses of the flag Presidential Standard of Guyana (2020–present) under President Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Joint Services

  • Flag of the Guyana Defence Force

    Guyana Defence Force

  • Flag of the Guyana Police Force (Headquarters)

    Guyana Police Force

  • Guyana Prison Service Flag

    Guyana Prison Service

  • Guyana Fire Service Flag

    Guyana Fire Service Flag

See also

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