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Ghana, B119d, P18d, 2 Cedis 6 March 1982

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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 1140B119d


Specifications

Country: Ghana
Era: 1960 - present Republic of Ghana
Catalogues: B119d, P18d
Issuer: Bank of Ghana
Value: 2 Cedis
Date/Year: 6 March 1982
Front design: English text; carving of ancestral totem; star; young girl with books on head
Back design: English text; planting rice in field
Signature(s): Ashiagbor
Watermark: Eagle head above star
Serial number type: 2 Letters, 7 Digits
Security features: Solid security thread
Printer: (Thomas de La Rue)
Size (LxH mm): 143x67 mm
Series: AT - BL
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.