1 Pesewa

2007 year


Copper plated steel	1.82 g	17 mm

Description

Issuer	Ghana › Ghana (1957-date)
Period	Republic (1960-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	2007
Value	1 Pesewa 0.01 GHS = USD 0.00063
Currency	Third cedi (2007-date)
Composition	Copper plated steel
Weight	1.82 g
Diameter	17 mm
Thickness	1.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#6991
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Adomi Bridge (Theme: Infrastructure)

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 PESEWA

Edge

Plain

Comment

Coat of Arms: Holding the coat of arms and seal (Star) are two golden tawny eagles, which have black stars on a band of the national colors hanging around their necks.
Shield Details:
Upper left: Sword (used by chiefs) and a Staff (used by the linguist for ceremonial events)
Upper Right: Osu Castle on the sea (the Presidential Palace)
Lower Left: Cacao tree (agricultural wealth of Ghana).
Lower right: Gold mine (Richness of industrial minerals and natural resources) in Ghana.
A gold lion & St George's Cross at the Centre (continuing link between Ghana and the Commonwealth of Nations)

Interesting fact

The 1 Pesewa coin from Ghana features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Ghanaian drum, which is a symbol of the country's rich musical traditions. On the other side, there is an image of a cocoa pod, which is a nod to Ghana's status as one of the world's largest producers of cocoa. These designs were chosen to celebrate Ghana's cultural and economic heritage, and to highlight the country's rich history and traditions.