The 5,000 Cedis 2002 banknote was issued by the Bank of Ghana as part of the currency series used before the 2007 redenomination. This high-denomination note was necessary due to persistent inflation in the early 2000s.
The obverse features a portrait of Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first president, along with geometric patterns and the national coat of arms.
The reverse illustrates the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam, representing Ghana’s industrial and energy development.
Dimensions: 152 × 70 mm.
Obverse
Arms at right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF GHANA
THIS NOTE IS ISSUED ON STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND IS
LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT
FIVE THOUSAND CEDIS
FREEDOM AND JUSTICE
GYE NYAME
5000
Translation: Except for God
Reverse
Ship and logs at centre, outline of Ghana at left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF GHANA
FIVE THOUSAND CEDIS
5000
Watermark
Coat of arms
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Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
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Features
| Issuer | Ghana › Ghana (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bank of Ghana |
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1996-2006 |
| Value | 5000 Cedis (5000 GHC) |
| Currency | Second cedi (1967-2007) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 150 × 75 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
