Audio By Carbonatix
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has upgraded the GH₵1 coin with enhanced security features.
“The Bank will issue the upgraded GH₵1 coin into circulation from Monday, December 12, 2022,” a statement from the central bank said.
“The coin is similar to the existing GH₵1 coin in shape, form and images; the Coat of Arms in front and the Scale of Justice at the back”, it added.
According to the statement, the upgraded GH₵1 coin is bi-metallic with an outer gold and inner silver.
In addition, the coin has a pronounced rough edge and incorporates a latent image, which appears in a rectangular form below the Scale of Justice at the back.
The latent image changes from a radiating star to a One Ghana cedi symbol sandwiched between two stars when tilted.
“The existing and the upgraded GH₵1 coins will co-circulate until the existing coin is gradually withdrawn. The Bank encourages the public to accept the coins and use them”.
Latest Stories
-
New Passport Office opens in Techiman, bringing vital services closer to Bono East residents
18 minutes -
Anthony Hopkins shares advice as he celebrates 50 years of sobriety
35 minutes -
KTU Radio wins international award for its unique programme on World College Radio Day
42 minutes -
German court jails man for drugging, raping and filming wife for years
45 minutes -
Alhaji Agongo builds lifeline facility for Ghana Police Hospital’s ‘Unknown Patients’
58 minutes -
Removal of Chief Justice Torkonoo had economic implications – Samson Lardy Anyenini
1 hour -
Ronaldo will not retire until he scores 1,000 goals
1 hour -
Amerado shuts down Okese Park with third edition of My Motherland Concert in Ejisu
1 hour -
Mahama visits Kufuor at Peduase to extend Christmas and New Year wishes
1 hour -
Man City close to agreeing terms Bournemouth to sign Semenyo
1 hour -
Time is right to change Man Utd formation – Amorim
2 hours -
Akufo-Addo’s record not entirely negative despite economic challenges – Anyenini
2 hours -
Dafeamekpor chairs Kenpong Travel’s 2026 World Cup Travels management team
2 hours -
Group petitions OSP, EOCO,AG, over alleged unlawful role of unlicensed firm in GoldBod operations
3 hours -
Ghana in Praise 2026 set to open new year with national worship gathering
3 hours