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The State Emblem of Mongolia (Mongolian: Монгол Улсын төрийн сүлд, Mongol Ulsīn törín süld) is used by the government of Mongolia as its symbol of state. It is officially used for example on documents such as Mongolian passports, and government and embassy placards, as well as on some of the circulation coins.
The state emblem was adopted on February 12, 1992, when the new constitution came into force. The details of it are laid out in Chapter 1, Article 12(3) of the Constitution of Mongolia.
The outer rim features a tumen nasan, symbolising eternity, surrounding a circular blue field, symbolising the sky. On the centre of the field is a combination of the Soyombo symbol and the wind horse (treasured steed), symbolising Mongolia's independence, sovereignty, and spirit. Sun, moon and fire symbols derived from the Xiongnu. Above the field is a Cintamani (Чандмань), representing the Buddhist Three Jewels, which in Mongolian folklore grants wishes.
Below the central emblem is a green mountain range, with the Wheel of Dharma (Хүрд) at the centre. On the bottom of the mountain range and wheel is a khadag (Хадаг), a ceremonial scarf.
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