The State Seal of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын төрийн тамга, Mongol Ulsyn töriin tamga) is one of the National symbols of Mongolia and is used as the official seal of state, with President of Mongolia as its holder.[1] The state seal is affixed on each page of the original text of the Constitution of Mongolia, on the first page of the original text of Mongol laws, international agreements ratified by the State Great Khural, and State Great Khural decisions on establishing or terminating diplomatic relations between Mongolia and foreign countries.[2][3] During presidential inauguration ceremonies, the outgoing president hands over the state seal to the newly elected president.[4]
| State Seal of Mongol | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Armiger | Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, President of Mongolia |
| Adopted | 1992 |
| Motto | Mongγol/Ulus, "State of Mongol") ᠮᠤᠩᠭᠤᠯ |
Description
editThe state seal is square with a lion-shaped handle, and has the state Emblem in the center and the words "Mongol Uls" (Mongolia) inscribed on both sides.[1] The seal was made by hand of pure silver, measures 10.0 x 10.0 x 2.0 cm, and the height of the lion-shaped handle is 8.0 cm. On the four corners of the seal, there is a "tümen nasan" symbol of strength, and the inscription "State of Mongolia" is written in folded Mongolian script. The seal is stored in a sandalwood box decorated with silver ornaments with national motifs and lined with silk fabric.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Constitution of Mongol". legalinfo.mn. 13 January 1992. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "Law on State Symbols of Mongol". legalinfo.mn (in Mongolian). 20 May 1994. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "State seal ceremony held for laws of Mongol approved in 2023". gogo.mn. 1 May 2024. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ^ Oyun-Erdene, E. (25 June 2021). "PRESIDENT UKHNAAGIIN KHURELSUKH SWORN IN". president.mn. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-05-05.
- ^ "Law on State Symbols of Mongolia". legalinfo.mn (in Mongolian). 20 May 1994. Archived from the original on 1 July 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.