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Flag of Pitcairn

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Flag of Pitcairn
  • RegionOceania
  • ISO codePN
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Basic Flag Information

Flag NameFlag of Pitcairn
TerritoryPitcairn Islands
Official NamePitcairn Group of Islands
CapitalAdamstown
ContinentOceania
RegionPolynesia
ISO CodePN / PCN
Internet Domain.pn
Calling Code+64
CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (NZD)
Official Language(s)English
DemonymPitcairn Islander
Area47 km²
Population35
CoastlineHas a sea coast
United Nations MemberNo

Flag Specifications

Official Flag NameFlag of Pitcairn
Current Version Adopted2 May 1984
Design First Used1984
Flag Proportion1:2
Flag ShapeRectangular
Number of Colours4
Main ColoursBlue, Green, Yellow, Red
DesignerCollege of Arms, London
Design TypeBlue Ensign with the territorial arms
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Official StatusOfficial territorial flag
Governing AuthorityTerritorial administration of Pitcairn

Flag Colour Information

ColourAppearanceHEX CodeRGBCMYKPantone
Blue#0121691, 33, 10599, 69, 0, 59No official Pantone reference
Green#0095430, 149, 67100, 0, 55, 42No official Pantone reference
Yellow#FFD100255, 209, 00, 18, 100, 0No official Pantone reference
Red#C8102E200, 16, 460, 92, 77, 22No official Pantone reference

Flag Design and Symbolism

Anchor and BibleTaken from HMS Bounty, whose mutineers settled the island in 1790
Miro flower and wheelbarrowThe island’s craft trade in carved wood
BlueStands for the field of the Blue Ensign and the Pacific.
GreenStands for the shield, for the island itself.
YellowStands for the anchor and Bible.
RedStands for the crosses within the Union Flag.

Flag History

Year / PeriodEvent
2 May 1984The Blue Ensign with the territorial arms is granted
PresentThe flag remains in official use

Flag Dimensions and Construction

Official Ratio (height : width)1:2
Hoist (height)1 units
Fly (width)2 units
LayoutBlue Ensign with the territorial arms
Band / Stripe ConstructionNo stripes; a Blue Ensign with the badge in the fly
Construction Sheet AvailableYes
Governing SpecificationPitcairn Islands Flag Regulations

How the Flag of Pitcairn Is Used

SettingFlownNotes
Government buildingsYesFlown on official premises
Schools and public institutionsYesCommon in daily and ceremonial use
Private and civil useYesMay be flown by members of the public
Public holidays and commemorationsYesDisplayed on national days of remembrance
Armed forcesNoDefence is handled by the administering state
Naval and maritime useYesUsed on locally registered vessels
Embassies abroadNoRepresented diplomatically by the administering state
International sportYesMany territories field their own teams
United Nations buildingNoOnly member and observer states are flown

Other Official Flags of Pitcairn

Flag TypePurposeIn Use
Territorial flagThe primary flag shown on this pageYes
Civil flagFlown by private citizens and organisationsYes
War flagCarried by the armed forces on landNo
Naval ensignFlown at sea by naval and merchant vesselsNo
Air force ensignUsed by the air forceNo
Presidential standardMarks the presence of the head of stateNo
Royal standardMarks the presence of the monarchNo
Historical flagsEarlier designs no longer in official useNot documented

Quick Facts About the Flag

Years in Use (current design)42 years
Adoption Date2 May 1984
Earliest Recorded Use1984
DesignerCollege of Arms, London
NicknameNo widely used nickname
Dominant ColourBlue
Flags It ResemblesShared in form with most other British Overseas Territories
Notable FeatureBlue Ensign with the territorial arms