The United Nations in Ghana has welcomed the recognition of Kofi Annan on Ghana’s new Heritage Series banknotes, describing it as a fitting tribute to the late former UN Secretary General.
The Bank of Ghana launched the upgraded banknote series at Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, November 12. The notes will enter circulation from December 1 alongside the existing cedi banknotes, which will remain legal tender.
Annan, a Ghanaian diplomat, served as the seventh Secretary General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006.
UN hails Annan’s global legacy
In a statement signed by UN Resident Coordinator for Ghana Zia Choudhury, the UN said Annan’s work in peace, human rights, sustainable development and international cooperation left a lasting mark beyond Ghana.
“His recognition on Ghana’s national currency is a fitting tribute to a distinguished son of Ghana whose contributions transcended national boundaries,” the statement said.
The UN said the recognition could also introduce younger generations to the values that shaped Annan’s public service, including integrity, dialogue and global solidarity.
It added that the UN system in Ghana remained committed to working with the country to advance peace, inclusion and sustainable development.
The Heritage Series incorporates Ghanaian historical and cultural elements as part of the central bank’s effort to place national identity more prominently on the currency.
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