The flag of Paraguay consists of three horizontal stripes: a red stripe at the top, a white stripe in the middle, and a blue stripe at the bottom. What makes Paraguay's flag unique is that it is double-sided, with a different design on each side: On the front side (the obverse), the flag features the coat of arms of Paraguay, which includes a lion and a palm branch along with a motto in the national language, "Paz y Justicia" (Peace and Justice). On the reverse side, the flag displays the seal of the treasury, which depicts the national seal with an image of a lion and the inscription "Republica del Paraguay." The red symbolizes the country's bravery, the white stands for peace, and the blue represents the country's loyalty. The flag was adopted in 1842, and its dual design reflects the two main symbols of the country: one representing the government (the obverse), and the other representing the treasury (the reverse).