Since the collapse of the Gaddafi regime in the Libyan civil war, Libya currently does not have an official coat of arms. The Constitutional Declaration issued by the National Transitional Council on August 2011 defines the flag of Libya, but does not make any provisions for a coat of arms.
One emblem that is used for official purposes is a seal that has been adopted by the Libyan legislature, the General National Congress. This seal depicts a crescent moon and star surrounded by the name of the congress written in Arabic above and English below. It is used to certify documents issued and laws passed by the congress.
Other emblems that are used for governmental purposes are the seals of the interim Prime Minister's office and the departments of the interim government. These seals usually consist of an outline map of Libya in the design of the Libyan flag surrounded by the name of the office or department written in Arabic.
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Seal used by the General National Congress
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Seal used by the Prime Minister's Office
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