This coin was issued by Ghana after gaining independence from Great Britain. New governments used national currencies to establish control over their own economies and demonstrate their autonomy. This coin features an image of a cowrie shell, which was a form of currency used in the region before colonial rule. One (1) cedi coin Ghana, 1984 Obverse Image: Cowry shell. Obverse Text: GHANA / FREEDOM AND JUSTICE Reverse Image: Coat of arms of Ghana. Reverse Text: ONE CEDI / 1984 Currently not on view
- Collection
- Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection West African Currency
- Dates
- 1984
- Format
- Brass (overall metal) 0 (overall die axis) 0 (overall die axis measurement) Struck (overall production method)
- Place Discussed
- Ghana
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- Ghana
- Rights
- Sule Gregory Wilson
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/7d4e774d7ee2f8fc9d776ad2642f2f84
