 Although the "Law on the flag and coat of arms of San Marino" from 2011 refers only to the "official flag" of the republic, a "de facto" civil flag, which omits the coat of arms, can sometimes be seen flying.Some official sources of San Marino suggest that the civil flag is actually the bicolor with the coat of arms of the specific city it is used in, instead of the national one.The national ensign of San Marino is identical to the state flag.