Coat of Arms
The coat of arms of Baia Mare was granted to the city by the Government in the late 1990s, early 200s, some years after the communist symbols established in 1968 where de facto out of use starting 1989.
The French shield is party per pale. In dexter on gules is an argent miner in a mine, in sinister on azure an or church tower. The shield is topped by a mural crown with seven towers.
The miner refers to the main local economical activity. The church tower refers to the local cultural/eclesial tradition. The crest shows the city's status as a county seat.
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