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The coat of arms of Monaco, referred to also as an armorial achievement or an arms of dominion, is the symbolic representation of the House of Grimaldi – the current sovereigns of the principality of Monaco. This particular armorial achievement carries important symbolic meaning and not only represents the Grimaldi pedigree, but also their rule over the territories they possess. The monks are representative of François Grimaldi and the means by which he captured the Rock of Monaco in the 13th Century; the crown and collar of the Order of Saint Charles both indicate ties to royalty, and lozenge of gules and argent link to the origins of House Grimaldi; Grimaldo Canella who was said to have marked the beginning of their dominance in society.

Traditionally borne by the eldest male of each generation and tailored to their individuality, the modern image we see today is slightly different as it is reminiscent of hundreds of years of tradition more so than individual symbolism. Though design emphasis may no longer be so individualised anymore, the current Prince of Monaco, Albert II, still carries it as his armorial achievement, to be passed onto each new ruler.

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