Editing Great seal (section)

== Design ==
Great seals of republics usually show the nation's [[coat of arms]] (e.g. the [[Great Seal of the United States]]) or an [[allegory|allegorical image]] (e.g. France). For this reason, the design used usually remains unchanged. The seals themselves may, however, be replaced because of wear depending on how often the seal is used. In monarchies, by contrast, the great seal is often changed some time after the accession of a new monarch as the seal often depicts the reigning monarch in full form.{{Citation needed|date=August 2023}}