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Australia and its People › National Symbols
What is the Australian Coat of Arms?
- The official symbol of the Australian military
- The symbol used on Australian currency
- The official symbol of the Commonwealth of Australia, featuring a kangaroo and emu supporting a shield
Why this is the correct answer
Australia's Coat of Arms was granted by King George V in 1912 and features a shield divided into six sections representing the states. A kangaroo stands on one side and an emu on the other, two animals chosen in part because neither can move backwards.