The 5 Cedis 2019 banknote is part of the regular currency series issued by the Bank of Ghana. Unlike the 2017 commemorative note, this version is printed on polymer substrate, making it more durable and resistant to wear.
The obverse features a portrait of Dr. James Kwegyir Aggrey, alongside the Bank of Ghana crest, security features such as a transparent window, microtext, and a watermark.
The reverse illustrates the University of Ghana’s Balme Library in Accra, representing education and intellectual advancement in the country.
Dimensions: 141 × 71 mm
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¢5
THIS NOTE IS ISSUED ON STATUTORY AUTHORITY AND IS
LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT
FIVE
FIVE CEDIS
FREEDOM AND JUSTICE
Reverse
University of Ghana building at left centre
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE CEDIS
GH¢5
BANK OF GHANA
Watermark
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Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
UV activity:
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Features
| Issuer | Ghana › Ghana (1957-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bank of Ghana |
| Period | Republic (1960-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2019-2022 |
| Value | 5 Cedis |
| Currency | Third cedi (2007-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 141 × 68 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
