These are the names of the faces on the newly introduced Ghana cedi notes and the security features
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has said the newly introduced Ghana Heritage Series banknotes have been designed to last longer, improve security and make everyday transactions more convenient.
The new notes come with enhanced security features to protect them against counterfeiting and make it easier for the public to identify genuine banknotes.
They are designed to withstand Ghana’s climatic conditions and frequent handling, which will help extend their lifespan.
Their smaller sizes is to make them easier to handle and carry, while improving convenience for people who use cash in their daily activities.
They have African symbols incorporated into the design of the currency to help give Ghanaians a stronger sense of pride in the cedi.
The different denominations tell stories about Ghana through images of national heroes, historic sites and cultural symbols.
The designs connect the country’s history and cultural heritage with its present identity as a nation.
GH¢1 (One Ghana)
The GH¢1 has the portrait of the famous market queen Rebecca Naa Dedei Aryeetey, popularly known as Dedei Ashikishan (Flour Queen) or Auntie Dedei, who supported the fight for Ghana's independence.
Her portrait is already featured on Ghana's 50 pesewas coin and now she is also appearing on the GH¢1 (one cedi) banknote.
On the back of the one cedi is a market scene, capturing the importance of markets as part of Ghana's heritage.
GH¢2 (Two Ghana)
The GH¢2 note takes the religious angle of Ghanaians. It has the portrait of Cardinal Peter Porekuu Dery (1918–2008) on the front. He was a prominent Ghanaian prelate of the Catholic Church who served as the Archbishop of Tamale from 1974 to 1994.
He was elevated to the rank of Cardinal by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006 was widely celebrated for introducing local Ghanaian culture and language into Catholic worship, he holds the title Servant of God as his cause for sainthood progresses.
On the back the GH¢2 is the Larabanga mosque, one of eight ancient and highly revered mosques in Ghana and is also the oldest. It is a place of pilgrimage and is considered the Mecca of West Africa.
GH¢5 (five Ghana)
The GH¢5 note goes to the educational sector showing the portrait of Dr. James Emman Kwegyir Aggrey (1875–1927), who was a pioneering Ghanaian intellectual, teacher, missionary, and Pan-Africanist widely known as the "Father of African Education."
On the back captures Achimota School and a symbol which shows the belief in education, innovation and creativity.
GH¢10 (Ten Ghana)
The GH¢10 note goes to the Justice sector and highlights the contribution of women to the Judiciary of Ghana, honouring their trailblazing role.
GH¢20 (Twenty Ghana)
GH¢50 (Fifty Ghana)
GH¢100 (Hundred Ghana)
Kofi Annan
GH¢200 (Two Hundred Ghana)
Dr Kwame Nkrumah
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