1997 cedis 2000 — Ghana ( Pick: 33b )

Region: Africa

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1997 cedis issued in Ghana in 2000. It is cataloged under Pick number 33b. The dimensions of the banknote are 145 x 73 mm. The predominant colours are red-brown, green, and multicolor.

The front side design features the date 1.12.1997. Additional details include signatures by G. K. Agama and printing by De La Rue, London, United Kingdom.

The note is made of paper. The Cedi was first introduced in Ghana in 1965, replacing the Ghanaian pound at a rate of 1 cedi for 2.4 pounds.

Specifications

Signed by: G. K. Agama
Date of issue: 1997-12-01
Printing office: De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Paper: paper
Colour: red-brown, green and multicolor
Dimensions: 145 x 73 mm
Pick catalog: 33b

About this banknote

The Bank of Ghana issued the 2,000 cedis banknote (Pick 33b) on December 1, 1997. This note was part of a series introduced to accommodate higher denominations during a period of inflation.

The front of the note features the Adomi Bridge over the Volta River on the right and the national coat of arms at the lower left. The reverse depicts fishermen with a boat and net at the center. The watermark consists of an eagle's head above a star. Printed by De La Rue in London, the note measures 145 x 73 mm.