The coat of arms of the Cook Islands is the heraldic symbol representing the South Pacific island country of the Cook Islands.
History
The coat of arms was designed by Mataiapo Metuakore Teremoana Ngametua Tutakiao Kora , who was also known as Papa Motu Kora. The arms were adopted in 4 August 1978.
Description
The arms have a shield as its focal point. The shield is blue with fifteen white stars arranged in a circle, as found on the national flag and representing the 15 major islands,