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The '''Ghanaian pound''' was the currency of [[Ghana]] between [[1958]] and [[1965]]. Until [[1958]], Ghana used the [[West African pound]], after which it issued its own currency. In 1965, Ghana introduced the |
The '''Ghanaian pound''' was the currency of [[Ghana]] between [[1958]] and [[1965]]. It was subdivided into 20 [[shilling]]s, each of 12 [[penny|pence]]. Until [[1958]], Ghana used the [[British West African pound]], after which it issued its own currency. In 1965, Ghana introduced the first ''[[Ghanaian cedi|cedi]]'' at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedi, i.e., 1 cedi = 100 pence. |
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==Coins== |
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In 1958, Bronze coins were isued for ½ and 1 penny, along with cupro-nickel 3 and 6 pence, 1 and 2 shillings. The 3 pence coin was scalloped in shape. |
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==Banknotes== |
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In 1958, banknotes were introduced in denominations of 10 shillings, 1 and 5 pounds. They were produced until 1962, except for the 10 shillings which was produced until 1963. |
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==References== |
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*{{cite book | title=Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801-1991 |edition= 18th ed. | author=Chester L. Krause & Clifford Mishler|editor= Colin R. Bruce II| publisher=Krause Publications | year=1991| id=ISBN 0-87341-150-1 }} |
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*{{cite book | title=Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, General Issues| edition=7th ed. | author=Albert Pick |editor=Neil Shafer & Colin R. Bruce II|publisher=Krause Publications| year=1994| id=ISBN 0-87341-207-9 }} |
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Revision as of 15:48, 20 May 2007
The Ghanaian pound was the currency of Ghana between 1958 and 1965. It was subdivided into 20 shillings, each of 12 pence. Until 1958, Ghana used the British West African pound, after which it issued its own currency. In 1965, Ghana introduced the first cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedi, i.e., 1 cedi = 100 pence.
Coins
In 1958, Bronze coins were isued for ½ and 1 penny, along with cupro-nickel 3 and 6 pence, 1 and 2 shillings. The 3 pence coin was scalloped in shape.
Banknotes
In 1958, banknotes were introduced in denominations of 10 shillings, 1 and 5 pounds. They were produced until 1962, except for the 10 shillings which was produced until 1963.
References
- Chester L. Krause & Clifford Mishler (1991). Colin R. Bruce II (ed.). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801-1991 (18th ed. ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-150-1.
{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help) - Albert Pick (1994). Neil Shafer & Colin R. Bruce II (ed.). Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, General Issues (7th ed. ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-207-9.
{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help)
External links
Template:Standard numismatics external links
| Preceded by: British West African pound Reason: independence (in 1957) |
Currency of Ghana 1958 – 1965 |
Succeeded by: First Ghanaian cedi Reason: decimalisation Ratio: 2.4 cedi = 1 pound, or 1 pesewa = 1 penny |
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