**Or** is the heraldic tincture gold, depicted in practice as yellow. Together with Argent it forms the two metals. In monochrome engravings or is indicated by a pattern of fine dots. Or signifies generosity, elevation of the mind and, in royal contexts, the dignity of the crown. Many flags express or as a true metallic gold in ceremonial embroidery and as yellow in printed reproduction.
**Example**: The lion of the Royal Banner of Scotland is blazoned ‘Gules’ on a field ‘Or’ — a red lion on gold.
**See also**: [argent](/glossary/argent/), [metal-heraldic](/glossary/metal-heraldic/), [tincture](/glossary/tincture/), [gules](/glossary/gules/)