10 shilling 1961 — Ghana ( Pick: 1b )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Ghana, dated 1961, carries a denomination of 10 shillings. It features a color scheme of green and cream and bears the date "1.7.1961" on the front side, without any imprint.
It is identified under Pick number 1b. The combination of the denomination, year, and available details provides reference for this banknote in the catalog of documented currency.
It is identified under Pick number 1b. The combination of the denomination, year, and available details provides reference for this banknote in the catalog of documented currency.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and cream
- Pick catalog
- 1b
About this banknote
The Bank of Ghana issued the 10 shilling banknote (Pick 1b) on July 1, 1961. This series was introduced to replace the British West African pound with Ghana's own currency, the Ghanaian pound, following the country's independence in 1957.
The front of the note features the Bank of Ghana building in Accra. The reverse side displays cocoa trees and a star. This note measures 138 x 75 mm and lacks a printer's imprint.
