Former Coat of Arms
In 1975, the People's Republic of Benin (as the country was then known - see history of Benin for more details) adopted a new coat of arms which reflected the country's adherence to Marxism-Leninism. The symbolism of the flag was as follows:
- Green symbolized the nature of the country
- The red star symbolized socialism
- The corn cobs represented agriculture and farmers
- The cog-wheel represented industry and the working class
The coat of arms also featured the initials of the country: RPB (French: République populaire du Bénin).
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