100 Cedis


Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring	6.9 g	26 mm

Description

Issuer	Ghana › Ghana (1957-date)
Period	Republic (1960-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1991-1999
Value	100 Cedis (100&nbspGHC)
Currency	Second cedi (1967-2007)
Composition	Bimetallic: brass centre in copper-nickel ring
Weight	6.9 g
Diameter	26 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 2007
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#2309
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Rampant lion at centre of quartered shield dividing date and denomination, circle surrounds

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100
1999
CEDIS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coat of Arms:
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 100 Cedis coin from Ghana, issued between 1991 and 1999, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side, the coin depicts a traditional Ghanaian adinkra symbol, which represents the unity and strength of the Ghanaian people. On the other side, the coin features a portrait of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, the first President of Ghana and a prominent leader in the African independence movement. This coin is not only a symbol of Ghana's rich history and culture, but it is also a reminder of the country's commitment to unity and progress.