The 2 Cedis 1982 banknote was issued by the Bank of Ghana during a period of economic reforms in the early 1980s.
The obverse features the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum, honoring Ghana’s first president and independence leader, alongside decorative Ghanaian motifs.
The reverse depicts workers in a factory setting, symbolizing the country’s industrialization efforts and economic development goals.
This note reflects Ghana’s focus on modernization and self-reliance.
Dimensions: 152 × 70 mm.
Obverse
Front-left facing bust of school girl at right, star at centre
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF GHANA
THIS NOTE IS ISSUED ON STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND IS LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT
TWO CEDIS
2
Reverse
Two workers tending plants at centre
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF GHANA
TWO CEDIS
2
Watermark
Eagle head and star
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Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Features
| Issuer | Ghana › Ghana (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bank of Ghana |
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1979-1982 |
| Value | 2 Cedis (2 GHC) |
| Currency | Second cedi (1967-2007) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 143 × 67 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
