Adowa drums surrounded by the official motto "Freedom and Justice".

Adowa Drums are the regional drums from the Ashanti Central States of Ghana. It is a peg-tension drum and has a unique, mellow, very tonal sound. Adowa is a style of dance and music accompanied by these drums and others as well as a bell and shaker.

Coat of arms of Ghana dividing date and denomination.

The coat of arms of Ghana was designed by Ghanaian artist Amon Kotei and was introduced on 4 March 1957.

The first quarter, on the upper left shows a sword used by chiefs, and a staff, used by the linguist (known as an okyeame in Akan), at ceremonies. It is a symbol for the traditional authority of Ghana. The second quarter shows a representation of Osu Castle on the sea, the presidential palace on the Gulf of Guinea, symbolizes the national government. The third quarter of the shield shows a cacao tree, which embodies the agricultural wealth of Ghana. The fourth quarter shows a gold mine, which stands for the richness of industrial minerals and natural resources in Ghana.

A lion centred on a St George's Cross, represents the continuing link between Ghana and the Commonwealth of Nations.