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The coat of arms of Andorra (Catalan: Escut d'Andorra) is the heraldic device consisting of a shield divided quarterly by the arms of the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix – who have historically been the two co princes of Andorra – in addition to the emblems of Catalonia and the Viscount of Béarn. Utilized unofficially since the Middle Ages, its status as the coat of arms of the Principality of Andorra was formalized in 1993 upon the implementation of their new constitution. The escutcheon is featured on the flag of Andorra.

The usage of the arms of the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix stems originates from a settlement made in 1278 concerning territory sandwiched between the lands they had jurisdiction over. The two parties agreed to protect the principality jointly as co princes. The arms of Catalonia and Béarn were added, and a "centuries old carving" of this four part quartered emblem is featured on the exterior of the country's parliament building It was also found on the lintel of a house in Barcelona dating back to 1761. However, its status was not official until it was designated as the principality's coat of arms under Article 2(2) of the Constitution of Andorra, which was approved in a 1993 referendum and came into force that same year.

+The four shields depicted on the coat of armsArmsPositionExplanationTop leftThe arms of the Bishop of Urgell, who is one of the two co princes of Andorra. Top rightThe arms of the Count of Foix, the historical co prince of Andorra who is currently represented by the President of France. Bottom leftThe arms of Catalonia Bottom rightThe arms of the Viscounts of Béarn, the historical feudal lords of Andorra. The arms consist of 2 Béarnaise cows.

The top two quarters depict the arms of the "two traditional protectors" of the principality – the Count of Foix and the Bishop of Urgell. While the latter title is still extant and its holder continues to rule Andorra as a co prince, the former was absorbed, first into the title of King of France, and subsequently transferred to the President of France. The quarters at the bottom – of Catalonia and Béarn – allude to the other territories that Andorra has historically been reliant upon.

The coat of arms is employed on the centre yellow band of the flag of Andorra. It also features extensively on coins minted by Andorra.