Ghana 2000 Cedis 2000 Pick 33e UNC Banknote
The Ghana 2000 Cedis 2000 banknote (Pick 33e) was issued by the Bank of Ghana during the final years of the second Ghanaian Cedi before the country’s 2007 currency redenomination.
With its attractive reddish-brown design, this banknote celebrates two important symbols of Ghana: the Adomi Bridge, one of the country’s best-known engineering landmarks, and the fishing communities that depend on the Volta River, one of West Africa’s most important waterways.
Preserved in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this note is a popular choice for collectors of modern African currency.
Historical Background
The 2000 Cedis denomination circulated throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, becoming one of Ghana’s most widely used higher-value banknotes.
In 2007, Ghana introduced the New Ghana Cedi (GHS), redenominating the currency at a rate of 10,000 old Cedis = 1 new Ghana Cedi. As a result, notes such as the 2000 Cedis became obsolete but remain highly collectible as reminders of Ghana’s monetary history.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Ghana
- Denomination: 2,000 Cedis
- Year: 2000
- Pick Number: P-33e
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Bank of Ghana
- Currency: Second Ghanaian Cedi (1967–2007)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: 145 × 73 mm
- Printer: De La Rue (United Kingdom)
Obverse
The front of the banknote features:
- Adomi Bridge crossing the Volta River
- The Coat of Arms of Ghana
- Bank of Ghana inscriptions
- Decorative guilloche patterns
- Serial numbering
The Adomi Bridge, completed in 1957, is one of Ghana’s most important transport links and a symbol of national infrastructure and development.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Fishermen loading fishing nets into a boat
- Traditional fishing scene on the Volta River
- Large denomination numerals
- Ornamental security patterns
The design pays tribute to Ghana’s fishing industry, which has long played an essential role in the country’s economy and food supply.
Security Features
- Watermark featuring the Ghana Coat of Arms
- Windowed security thread
- Intaglio printing
- Fine-line guilloche patterns
- Serial numbers
- Anti-counterfeiting printing technology
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Ghana 2000 Cedis 2000 Pick 33e UNC banknote is one of the most recognizable notes from Ghana’s pre-2007 currency series. Its detailed artwork, historical importance and attractive river landscape make it an excellent addition to any collection.
Perfect for:
- African banknote collections
- Ghana currency collections
- World paper money collections
- Transportation-themed banknotes
- River and bridge-themed banknotes
- UNC collector banknotes
Collector’s Note
The 2000 Cedis Pick 33e is among the most popular modern Ghanaian banknotes thanks to its distinctive depiction of the Adomi Bridge and the Volta River fishermen. Since Ghana’s 2007 currency reform, pristine UNC examples have become increasingly desirable among collectors of African paper money.
