Ghana 1000 Cedis 1999 Pick 33b UNC Banknote
The Ghana 1000 Cedis 1999 banknote (Pick 33b) is one of the most recognizable banknotes issued by the Bank of Ghana before the country’s currency redenomination in 2007.
During the late 1990s and early 2000s, the 1000 Cedis denomination played a crucial role in everyday transactions and became a familiar part of daily life throughout Ghana. Today, it remains a highly collectible example of modern African currency.
The note combines attractive colors, detailed engraving and advanced security features while showcasing important aspects of Ghana’s history, culture and economic development.
Preserved in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this banknote represents an excellent example of Ghana’s monetary system before the introduction of the modern Ghana Cedi.
Historical Background
The Ghanaian Cedi underwent several periods of inflation during the late twentieth century, leading to the issuance of increasingly higher denominations such as the 1000 Cedis note.
In 2007, Ghana introduced a currency redenomination where 10,000 old Cedis became 1 new Ghana Cedi (GHS). As a result, notes like the 1000 Cedis 1999 became part of Ghana’s monetary history and are now sought after by collectors worldwide.
The 1000 Cedis denomination represents an important period in Ghana’s economic development and remains one of the country’s most recognizable banknotes.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Ghana
- Denomination: 1000 Cedis
- Year: 1999
- Pick Number: P-33b
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank of Ghana
- Currency: Ghanaian Cedi (pre-2007 issue)
- Material: Paper
Obverse
The front of the banknote features:
- Portrait of Kwame Nkrumah
- Bank of Ghana title
- National coat of arms
- Detailed security patterns
- Serial numbering
Nkrumah’s image reflects his status as Ghana’s founding president and one of Africa’s most influential independence leaders.
Reverse
The reverse highlights themes associated with Ghana’s development and economy.
Design elements include:
- National infrastructure imagery
- Development and progress themes
- Decorative guilloche patterns
- Large denomination numerals
The design reflects Ghana’s ambitions as one of West Africa’s leading economies.
Security Features
- Watermark
- Embedded security thread
- Intaglio printing
- Microtext elements
- Fine-line engraving
- Anti-counterfeiting features
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Ghana 1000 Cedis 1999 Pick 33b UNC banknote is a classic modern African issue that combines historical significance with attractive design. As a pre-redenomination banknote featuring Kwame Nkrumah, it remains one of the most collected Ghanaian notes available today.
Perfect for:
- African banknote collections
- Ghana currency collections
- Kwame Nkrumah memorabilia
- Modern world banknotes
- Pre-redenomination currency collections
- UNC paper money collections
Collector’s Note
The 1000 Cedis denomination was one of the most important notes in circulation before Ghana’s 2007 currency reform. High-grade UNC examples are increasingly popular among collectors seeking representative banknotes from Africa’s most successful economies.
