20 Pesewas


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	11.31 g	28 mm

Description

Issuer	Ghana › Ghana (1957-date)
Period	Republic (1960-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1967-1979
Value	20 Pesewas (0.20&nbspGHC)
Currency	Second cedi (1967-2007)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	11.31 g
Diameter	28 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 2007
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#6601
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Rampant lion at centre of quartered shield dividing date and denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY
1967
PESEWAS

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 20 Pesewas coin from Ghana, issued between 1967 and 1979, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side, the coin bears the image of a traditional Ghanaian drum, which is a symbol of the country's rich musical traditions and cultural identity. The reverse side features a depiction of a cocoa tree, which is one of Ghana's most important cash crops and a major contributor to the country's economy. This coin is an interesting collector's item for numismatists and also serves as a symbol of Ghana's rich history and cultural heritage.