The 1,000 Cedis 1996 banknote was issued by the Bank of Ghana during the post-reform era, following the redenomination of the cedi in 1965 and adjustments in the 1990s to address inflation.
The obverse features a portrait of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president, alongside decorative geometric patterns and the national coat of arms.
The reverse depicts the Akosombo Dam, representing Ghana’s commitment to industrialization and hydroelectric power generation.
Dimensions: 152 × 70 mm.
Obverse
Diamonds at right, arms at lower left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF GHANA
THIS NOTE IS ISSUED ON STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND IS
LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT
ONE THOUSAND CEDIS
FREEDOM AND JUSTICE
1000
Reverse
Two men harvesting cocoa at centre
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF GHANA
ONE THOUSAND CEDIS
1000
Watermark
Eagle head above star
© Steve-B (CC BY-NC-SA)
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
© gyoschak
Features
| Issuer | Ghana › Ghana (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bank of Ghana |
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1996-2003 |
| Value | 1000 Cedis (1000 GHC) |
| Currency | Second cedi (1967-2007) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 69 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
