The government of Trinidad and Tobago has officially delayed the full switch to its new national emblem. A legal notice signed by the Minister of Homeland Security, Roger Alexander, grants a five-year extension for using the old Coat of Arms, pushing the final deadline to January 2031. The original law required the change by the start of next year.
This redesign, announced last year, replaced imagery of ships linked to Columbus with a gold steelpan to better reflect national culture. The change was passed unanimously in parliament earlier this year. Implementation has faced problems, however, notably causing the Central Bank to suspend production of new hundred dollar bills featuring the updated design. Some official materials have already adopted the new symbol, but the old one remains in use at various government offices, including the Prime Minister's office, highlighting the need for a longer transition period.
This redesign, announced last year, replaced imagery of ships linked to Columbus with a gold steelpan to better reflect national culture. The change was passed unanimously in parliament earlier this year. Implementation has faced problems, however, notably causing the Central Bank to suspend production of new hundred dollar bills featuring the updated design. Some official materials have already adopted the new symbol, but the old one remains in use at various government offices, including the Prime Minister's office, highlighting the need for a longer transition period.
