20 cedis 2013 — Ghana ( Pick: 40d )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 cedis issued in Ghana in 2013. It is cataloged under Pick number 40d. The note features a violet color on a multicolor underprint, measures 149 x 74 mm, and is printed on paper. The front side design is dated 6.3.2013 and is signed by Dr. Henry Kofi Wampah.
The printing office for this banknote is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
Ghana introduced the 20 cedis note as legal tender on its date of issuance.
The printing office for this banknote is De La Rue, located in London, United Kingdom.
Ghana introduced the 20 cedis note as legal tender on its date of issuance.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Dr. Henry Kofi Wampah
- Date of issue
- 6 March 2013
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Violet on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 149 x 74 mm
- Pick catalog
- 40d
About this banknote
The Bank of Ghana issued the 20 cedis banknote in 2013 as part of the third cedi series, which commenced in 2007. This series was introduced to revalue the national currency, with the third cedi being equal to 10,000 of the previous second cedi.
The obverse of the note features portraits of Ghana's "Big Six" leaders: Kwame Nkrumah, Ebenezer Ako-Adjei, Edward Akufo-Addo, Joseph Boakye Danquah, Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey, and William Ofori Atta. Also depicted are the Independence Arch and the national coat of arms. The reverse showcases the Supreme Court building and a stack of gold bars. This note measures 149 x 74 mm and was printed by De La Rue in London.
