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Description: Arms of New Zealand (1956-Present) * The Coat of Arms depict a shield with four quadrants divided by a central "pale". The first quadrant depicts the four stars on the flag of New Zealand; the second quadrant depicts a golden fleece, representing the nation's farming industry; the third depicts a sheaf of wheat for agriculture; and the fourth quadrant depicts crossed hammers for mining. The central pale depicts three galleys, representing New Zealand's maritime nature and also the Cook Strait.
Title: Arms of New Zealand
Credit: Coat of arms of New Zealand.svg: 
Author: Coat of arms of New Zealand.svg: Sodacan derivative work: Sodacan (talk)
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