Cardinal Dery Foundation welcomes late cleric’s place on new GH¢2 note

The Cardinal Dery Foundation has warmly welcomed the government's decision to feature the late Cardinal Peter Porekuu Dery on the new GH¢2 banknote. In their statement released on November 13, 2026, the Foundation expressed gratitude to the government for honoring the late cleric, who was recognized with the title Servant of God.

The recognition, according to the Foundation, underscores the importance of acknowledging individuals who dedicated their lives to service, humility, integrity, and compassion. Cardinal Dery, originally from what was Northern Territories of Ghana, rose to prominence as a prominent Catholic prelate, serving as an influential advocate for evangelization, peace, and social development.

His contributions in Northern Ghana and his commitment to uplifting disadvantaged communities were central to his legacy, the Foundation added. The GH¢2 note is part of the Bank of Ghana's Heritage Series, unveiled by President John Dramani Mahama on November 12. The series is composed of eight denominations, each highlighting aspects of commerce, religion, education, justice, culture, freedom, international peace, and national sovereignty.

The back of the GH¢2 note features the Larabanga Mosque, acknowledged as Ghana's oldest mosque, along with the Nyame Dua symbol, symbolizing Ghana's indigenous spiritual heritage. The Foundation intends to leverage this recognition to advance its mission to preserve the Cardinal's legacy, including his cause for beatification and canonisation.

They are appealing to Ghanaians, companies, institutions, and the international community to support their endeavors through membership subscriptions and voluntary contributions. These funds will be directed towards promoting awareness of the Cardinal's cause, preserving his legacy, offering deprived children educational opportunities, and enhancing access to clean drinking water in underserved communities.