1875–1906
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The flag of Guyana, known as the Golden Arrowhead, has been the national flagofGuyana since May 1966, when the country became independent from the United Kingdom. It was designed by Whitney Smith, an American vexillologist (though originally without the black and white fimbriations, which were later additions suggested by the College of Arms in the United Kingdom). The proportions of the national flag are 3:5.
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| The Golden Arrowhead | |
| Use | National flag    |
|---|---|
| Proportion | 3:5 |
| Adopted | 26 May 1966; 58 years ago (1966-05-26)[1] |
| Design | A green field with the black-edged red isosceles triangle based on the hoist-side superimposed on the larger white-edged golden triangle, also based on the hoist-side, pointed toward the fly-side. |
| Designed by | Whitney Smith |
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| Use | National ensign  |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Design | An elongated version of the above. |
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| Use | Civil air ensign |
| Proportion | 7:11 |
| Design | British Civil Air Ensign combined with national flag of Guyana. May be flown at airports and from landed aircraft. |
The colours are symbolic:
The civil air ensign is a copy of the British Civil Air Ensign, with the Guyanese flag in the canton. The naval ensign of Guyana is a version of the national flag, with proportions of 1:2.
As part of the British Empire, Guyana's flag was a Blue Ensign with the colonial badge in the fly. An unofficial red version was used at sea.[2] The first flag was introduced in 1875 and was changed slightly in 1906 and 1955.[3] Like all British Ensigns, the colonial flags of Guyana were all ratio 1:2.
1875–1906
Governor's flag, 1875–1906
1906–1919
1919–1955
Governor's flag, 1906–1955
1955–1966
Governor's flag, 1955–1966
Smith's proposed flag, 1962The Presidential Standard of Guyana came into effect by Proclamation issued on 23 February 1970. Subsequent Presidents have amended this Proclamation to replace the description of the flag contained, to reflect the Presidential Standard they wish to introduce for the duration of their presidency.
Presidential Standard of Guyana (1970–1980) under President Arthur Chung.
Presidential Standard of Guyana (1980–1985) under President Forbes Burnham
Presidential Standard of Guyana (1985–1992) under President Hugh Desmond Hoyte
Presidential Standard of Guyana (1992–1997) under President Cheddi B. Jagan
Presidential Standard of Guyana (1997–1999) under President Janet Jagan
Presidential Standard of Guyana (1999–2011) under President Bharrat Jagdeo.
Presidential Standard of Guyana (2011–2015) under President Donald Ramotar.
Presidential Standard of Guyana (2015–2020) under President David A. Granger
Presidential Standard of Guyana (2020–present) under President Mohamed Irfaan Ali
