Antigua and Barbuda Flag: Meaning, Rising Sun, History, Ratio & Facts
Explore the seven-point rising sun, the V for victory, the official color meanings, Reginald Samuel’s 1966 design and the flag’s 1967 adoption.
What does the Antigua and Barbuda flag look like?
The flag uses a red outer field that creates a large V around a central arrangement of black, blue and white. A golden rising sun sits in the black upper field.
The visual structure is unusual among Caribbean flags because the geometry itself carries meaning: the V is part of the symbolism rather than simply a decorative frame.
What do the rising sun and V mean?
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda describes the seven-point golden sun as the dawn of a new era. The prominent V means “Victory at last!”
What do the colors mean?
Who designed the flag and when was it adopted?
Antiguan artist and sculptor Reginald Samuel designed the flag in 1966. It was adopted on February 27, 1967, when Antigua entered associated-state status with Britain.
The design was retained when Antigua and Barbuda became independent on November 1, 1981.
What is the flag ratio?
The flag is commonly standardized at 2:3. The government’s national-symbols page focuses on symbolism and adoption rather than publishing construction dimensions, so exact production work should use a technical flag specification.
Antigua and Barbuda flag quick facts
| Designer | Reginald Samuel |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1966 |
| Adopted | February 27, 1967 |
| Independence | November 1, 1981 |
| Sun | Seven-point golden rising sun |
| V meaning | Victory at last |
| Standard ratio | 2:3 |
Antigua and Barbuda flag FAQ
Who designed the Antigua and Barbuda flag?
Reginald Samuel designed it in 1966.
When was the flag adopted?
February 27, 1967.
What does the rising sun mean?
The dawn of a new era.
What does the V mean?
“Victory at last,” according to the government.
How many points does the sun have?
Seven.
Government of Antigua and Barbuda — National Symbols
Government of Antigua and Barbuda — Constitution
