City Emblem: The kudu head, helm and lily are derived from the Oppenheimer family emblem. The lion and eagle are heraldic figures. The snake symbolises the open field and maize fields before the development of the city. The dark blue lines the mine shafts, the cogs symbolise industry and the six rails the six gold mines. Credo of Welkom: The credo of Welkom, Salutatio, is a Latin word meaning 'Welcome' or 'A greating'.