The first design commemorates Trinidad and Tobago's Independence, from the British on August 31st 1962. The steel pan is the only musical instrument invented in the 20th century. It is a source of national pride and a symbol of the ingenuity and spirit of the people.
The Doctor Bird
The second design commemorates the independence of Jamaica again from the British on August 6th 1962. The doctor bird is the national bird of Jamaica.
