On July 31, 1997 adopted the new Bulgarian Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Bulgaria is a state symbol that expresses the independence and sovereignty of the Bulgarian people and state. The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Bulgaria is a rampant gold crowned lion on a dark gules shield. The shield has a crown which original crowns of Bulgarian kings of the Second Bulgarian Empire, with five crosses and another cross over the crown. The shield is supported by two golden crowned rampant lions, facing the shield from the left and right heraldic side. They stand on two crossed oak branches with fruits. Below the shield across the ends of the oak twigs white strip with a three edge is written in golden letters "Unity makes strength". The Coat of Arms of the Republic of Bulgaria is depicted on the state seal. The depiction of the coat of arms of the Republic of Bulgaria elsewhere, and reproduction of elements of the emblem on badges, commemorative medals and is permitted only by The Council of Ministers of Republic of Bulgaria.