5000 cedis 1997 — Ghana ( Pick: 34b )

Region: Africa

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 5000 cedis issued in Ghana in 1997. It is cataloged under Pick number 34b. The banknote features a colour scheme of green and blue, with dimensions measuring 150 x 75 mm. It was signed by Kwabena Duffuor and printed by De La Rue.

The front side design of the note is dated 1.12.1997. Additional design details are not specified.

The exact amount produced is not specified. Ghana transitioned to the cedi in 1965, replacing the Ghanaian pound at a rate of 2.4 cedis per pound.

Specifications

Signed by: Kwabena Duffuor
Date of issue: 1997
Printing office: De La Rue
Paper: Paper
Colour: Green and blue
Dimensions: 150 x 75 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 34b

About this banknote

The Bank of Ghana issued the 5,000 cedis banknote on December 1, 1997. This note, designated as Pick 34b, was printed by De La Rue and signed by Kwabena Duffuor.

The obverse features the national coat of arms on the right, a "GYE NYAME" banner above a clenched fist over a star, and a tree as a registration device. The reverse displays leaves and berries, a map of Ghana, logs in a river with ships, and a tree. The note measures 150 x 75 mm and includes a windowed security thread with demetalized "GHANA 5000" and a watermark of the coat of arms.