Omanghana
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has proposed that the Bank of Ghana replace the image of the Big Six on selected cedi banknotes with a photograph of Dr Kwame Nkrumah declaring Ghana’s independence.
The proposed image captures the country’s first President at the independence declaration on March 6, 1957. The Park says it would recognise a defining moment in Ghana’s history and the wider African struggle for freedom.
Broader Representation of Ghana’s History
In a statement issued on November 6, 2026, and signed by its Acting Executive Director, Dr Collins Rawlings Nunyonameh, the Park acknowledged the Big Six’s contributions to Ghana’s independence struggle.
It said their role deserved lasting recognition, while arguing that Ghana’s banknotes could also feature other important moments in the country’s history. The Park noted that the Big Six image appears on almost all current cedi notes.
Management described banknotes as symbols of national identity and collective memory, saying the images they carry can help tell Ghana’s story to future generations. The proposal concerns selected denominations, and the Park did not specify which notes should be changed.
Heritage Series and Independence Anniversary
The Park linked its proposal to the Bank of Ghana’s planned Heritage Series of upgraded banknotes. The central bank says the series is intended to improve security and durability while reflecting Ghana’s heritage and national identity.
The Bank initially announced November 3 for the launch. Later reports said the unveiling was expected on November 12, 2026, with the notes to enter circulation at a later date. Existing banknotes will remain legal tender and circulate alongside the upgraded notes when they are issued.
The Park said the proposed photograph would also serve as a tribute as Ghana prepares to mark the 70th anniversary of independence in 2027. The suggestion remains a proposal for the Bank of Ghana to consider.
Source: Omanghana
