The flag of Peru consists of three vertical stripes: the two outer stripes are red, and the central stripe is white. The red symbolizes the blood shed for independence and the bravery of the nation's people. The white represents peace and purity. On the state flag, the coat of arms is placed in the center of the white stripe. The coat of arms includes: A vicuna (a camelid native to the Andes) on the left side, A quinoa tree on the right, and A cornucopia that spills over with coins, symbolizing the country’s mineral wealth. The flag was first adopted in 1825 and has undergone slight changes since then. The civil flag does not include the coat of arms.