The Dolphin Flag of

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was adopted on 29 September 1967, after the colony (then part of

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) unilaterally declared independence from the

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as the

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. It depicted three orange

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in a circle on a white background with a turquoise stripe at the bottom. It was used until 19 March 1969, when British rule was restored. The white background on the flag represents peace. The turquoise stripe represents the

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. The three dolphins represent endurance, unity, and strength, and their circular arrangement represents community.National Flags of Anguilla
Government of Anguilla website. The flag was designed by Marvin Oberman and Lydia Gumbs. It replaced the earlier "Mermaid Flag" of Anguilla, designed by

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, which had been in use since 23 July 1967. Although no longer official, the Dolphin Flag is still flown today.

Mermaid Flag

Republic of Anguilla briefly used the mermaid flag in 1967 and only changed it to the dolphin flag in July 1967.

References

National symbols of Anguilla Flags introduced in 1967 Unofficial flags Flags displaying animals {{Anguilla-stub Flags with blue, white and yellow

Mermaid Flag

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