Great Seal of the United States, official seal of the United States of America. The design of the obverse is the coat of arms of the United States—an official emblem, mark of identification, and symbol of the authority of the government.

The Great Seal of the United States is the official emblem and heraldic device of the United States of America. It was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 20, 1782, to represent the nation and to demonstrate to other nations of the world the ideas and values of its Founders and people.