Image on new GH¢50 note is Theodosia Okoh, not her sister – BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has dismissed concerns that the portrait of the late Mrs Theodosia Salome Okoh on the new GH¢50 Heritage Series banknote was taken from a photograph of her sister, Dr Letitia Obeng.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified rumors that the image of late Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh on the new GH₵50 Heritage Series banknote was based on a photograph of her sister, Dr. Letitia Obeng. The central bank stated that the portrait was created by combining various pictures of Mrs. Okoh, who designed Ghana’s national flag, and then underwent artistic modifications to meet currency production standards.
The alterations, such as replacing her head tie with a hairstyle popular during her time, led to her appearance resembling Dr. Obeng, sparking public confusion. The BoG affirmed that the portrait was not derived from any image of her sister, and appreciated the Okoh family’s constructive input and the public’s concern for preserving Ghana’s heritage. The clarification precedes the Heritage Series banknotes’ expected release on December 1, 2026.
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