5 pounds 1962 — Ghana ( Pick: 3d )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 pounds issued in Ghana in 1962. It features a multicolour design, with the front side marked with the date 1.7.1962.
This note is cataloged under Pick number 3d. Its denomination, year, and design details are recorded as part of the available catalog information.
This note is cataloged under Pick number 3d. Its denomination, year, and design details are recorded as part of the available catalog information.
Specifications
- Colour
- Multicolour
- Pick catalog
- 3d
About this banknote
The Bank of Ghana issued the 5-pound banknote (Pick 3d) on July 1, 1962. This note was part of Ghana's first series of banknotes following its independence in 1957, reflecting the nation's move to establish its own currency system.
The obverse features the Bank of Ghana building in Accra at the center. The reverse depicts two cargo ships at anchor with logs floating in the water. The note measures 172 x 98 mm and includes a watermark of the word "GHANA" within a star. It was printed by De La Rue and was demonetized on December 17, 1966.
