Flags, Symbols & Currency of Norfolk Island
The Official Flag of Norfolk Island was officially adopted on January 17, 1980. The Norfolk Island Council approved the design of the flag on June 6, 1979.
The Official Flag of Norfolk Islands features three vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green. A large green Norfolk Island pine tree (Araucaria heterophylla) is centered in the slightly wider white band of the flag. The green color of the flag symbolizes the rich vegetation on the island. The pine tree is endemic to the islands and is a symbol of Norfolk Island. The white color symbolizes peace and harmony between the people and the natural world. The flag has a height-to-width proportion ratio of 1:2.
Historical and Other Flags of Norfolk Islands
Flag of the Society of Descendants of Pitcairn Settlers
Symbols of Norfolk Island
The National Coat of Arms of Norfolk Islands
The current official Coat of Arms of Norfolk Island was adopted on October 20, 1980. It features a shield. On the shield is a Norfolk Island Pine Tree placed on a rocky mount. The two stars on the shield refer to the Arms of Australia, New South Wales as well as the Arms of Captain James Cook – the discoverer of the Island. The two anchors and the naval crown represents the maritime history of the first settlers on the Norfolk and Pitcairn Islands. It also reflects the importance of seas and oceans in the history of these islands. The book on the shield stands for the Bible taken from HMS Bounty. Supporting the shield is a lion and a Kangaroo. The Lion symbolizes the Island’s historic ties with UK, New South Wales, and Tasmania. The Kangaroo alludes to the Island’s ties with Australia. The covered cup on the shield is taken from the arms of the founder of Pitcairn settlement – Fletcher Christian. The lion wears a laurel wreath obtained from the arms of Captain James Cook. The motto: “INASMUCH” is taken from the Gospel of Matthew (25:34).
Motto
“INASMUCH”
National Anthem
"God Save the Queen" is the official national anthem as well as the royal anthem of Norfolk Islands. However, a local territorial anthem titled, "Come Ye Blessed" is usually sung at most of the ceremonies held on the island territory. The music has been composed by John Prindle Scott and the lyrics have been taken from the Gospel of Mattew (25: 34-36 & 40).
The Currency of Norfolk Island is the Australian dollar
The current official currency of Norfolk Islands is the Australian dollar (A$, AUD). Australian Dollar is divided into 100 cents.
Coins
5, 10, 20, and 50 cents and 1- and 2-dollar denomination coins are currently available.
Banknotes
5, 10-, 20-, 50- and 100-dollar denomination banknotes are currently available.
There are currently only two banks that are located in Burnt Pine on the Norfolk Islands: The Commonwealth Bank and the Westpac Bank. The Commonwealth Bank only has an ATM.
Australian dollar Banknotes
Australian cents Coins
