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Ghana, B105a, P5, 1 Cedi (1965)

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Prior to Ghana’s independence, currency denominated in pounds, shillings, and pence was issued by the West African Currency Board (WACB) and remained in circulation until July 1958. On 4 March 1957, just two days before the declaration of political independence, the Bank of Ghana (BOG) was formally established by the Bank of Ghana Ordinance (No. 34) of 1957, passed by the British parliament. The central bank’s opening ceremony was held the end of July 1957, and formal operations began on 1 August 1957, when the banking department opened for business. The issue department commenced operations in July 1958.

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Artikelnummer 1140B105a


Specifications

Country: Ghana
Era: 1960 - present Republic of Ghana
Catalogues: B105a, P5
Issuer: Bank of Ghana
Value: 1 Cedi
Date/Year: (1965)
Front design: English text; flowers; pineapple; Kwame Nkrumah
Back design: Bank of Ghana building in Accra
Signature(s): Halm
Watermark: Kwame Nkrumah
Serial number type: 1 Letter over 1 digit, 6 digits
Security features: Solid security thread
Printer: Unknown
Size (LxH mm): 140x64 mm
Series: A/1 - Z/5
Omschrijving

Prior to Ghana’s independence, currency denominated in pounds, shillings, and pence was issued by the West African Currency Board (WACB) and remained in circulation until July 1958. On 4 March 1957, just two days before the declaration of political independence, the Bank of Ghana (BOG) was formally established by the Bank of Ghana Ordinance (No. 34) of 1957, passed by the British parliament. The central bank’s opening ceremony was held the end of July 1957, and formal operations began on 1 August 1957, when the banking department opened for business. The issue department commenced operations in July 1958.