The 20 Cedis 2022 banknote is part of Ghana’s modern polymer currency series, issued by the Bank of Ghana with advanced security features.
The obverse displays the portraits of the “Big Six”, key figures in Ghana’s independence movement, along with the national coat of arms and polymer security window.
The reverse features the University of Ghana’s Central Administration Building (Balme Library) in Legon, highlighting the country’s dedication to education and knowledge.
Dimensions: 145 × 65 mm. Material: Polymer.
Obverse
Front facing busts of the Big Six leaders of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, Ebenezer Ako-Adjei, Edward Akufo-Addo, Joseph Boakye Danquah, Emmanuel Obetsebi-Lamptey, William Ofori Atta at right. Independence Arch at centre, arms at lower centre, star at left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF GHANA
GH¢20
THIS NOTE IS ISSUED ON STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND IS
LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT
TWENTY
TWENTY CEDIS
FREEDOM AND JUSTICE
Reverse
Supreme Court building at centre left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWENTY CEDIS
GH¢20
BANK OF GHANA
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 | 2019-2022 |
| Value | 20 Cedis |
| Currency | Third cedi (2007-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 149 × 74 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
