Flags, Symbols & Currency of Turks and Caicos
The Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands was officially adopted on November 7, 1968.
The Flag of Turks and Caicos Islands features a blue background with the flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack) in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the colonial shield centered on the outer half of the flag. The shield is yellow and displays a conch shell, a spiny lobster, and Turk's cap cactus - three common elements representing the islands' biota. The flag has a width-to-length proportion ratio of 1:2.
History of the Flag
The first flag of the Turks and Caicos Islands followed a similar design, but the colonial seal was a bit different than the modern one. This seal depicted a ship that sailed past a man, who was working to extract the sea salt. This flag was first flown in 1875 and was used till 1889. In 1889, the salt piles on the seal were slightly modified and this flag design was used without any further changes till 1968. In 1968, the current flag of Turks and Caicos Islands was adopted.
Historical and Other Flags of Turks and Caicos
Flag of Turks and Caicos
Flag of Turks and Caicos
Symbols of Turks and Caicos
The National Coat of Arms of Turks and Caicos Islands
The Coat of Arms of Turks and Caicos Islands was adopted in 1965. The yellow-colored shield displays a conch shell and a crayfish representing the local fishing industry, and a flowering cactus representing local flora. The shield is supported on its two sides by flamingos. The crest above the shield supports a pelican placed between two sisal plants – which represents the connection of the islands with the rope industry.
National Anthem
Being an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom, the official national anthem of Turks and Caicos Islands is "God, Save the Queen".
However, a local national song titled, "This Land of Ours" written and composed by Dr. Rev. Conrad Howell is also sung.
"This Land of Ours"
O we salute this land of ours
Our country we declare
This promise land with its beauties grand
Though small it is our own
Chorus:
Turks & Caicos, Turks & Caicos
Our country firm and free
Our allegiance Turks & Caicos
We pledge and we affirm.
Our people forged and blend
With multiplicity
Of race and kind and creed and tongue
United by our goals
From the east, west, north and south
Our banks and oceans meet
Surrounding sands and hills of glee
Our pristine beauties see
Chorus:
Turks & Caicos, Turks & Caicos
Our country firm and free
Our allegiance Turks & Caicos
We pledge and we affirm.
We stand with courage brave
To Protect this land of ours
With Islands scattered here and there
With trust in God we stand
The Currency of Turks and Caicos is the United States dollar
The current official currency of the Turks and Caicos Islands is the United States dollar ($, USD). The US dollar is subdivided into 100 cents.
Coins: 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, and $1 coins are currently issued.
Banknotes: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100 notes are currently issued.
United States dollar Banknote
United States dollar Coin
