In the central coat of arms, a 'quetzal', a bird symbolising liberty, is perched. The quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala and also the name of its currency, making it very significant to the country.

Below the quetzal bird is a scroll with the date Guatemala declared its independence from Spain. As such, the flag is a symbol that shows both the heritage of the Mayan civilisation and the pride of an independent nation. Coffee lovers might also use this emoji when talking about Guatemalan coffee beans.