GH¢50 Note Portrait Is Not Image of Theodosia Okoh’s Sister- BoG
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has clarified that the portrait of Mrs Theodosia Salome Okoh, designer of Ghana’s national flag, featured on the new GH¢50 Heritage Series banknote, was not taken from a photograph of her sister, Dr Letitia Obeng. The clarification follows concerns over the portrait’s resemblance to Dr Obeng, with the central bank […] The post GH¢50 Note Portrait Is Not Image of Theodosia…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has addressed concerns over the portrait of Mrs. Theodosia Salome Okoh on the new GH¢50 Heritage Series banknote. The BoG clarified that the image was not taken from a photograph of Mrs. Okoh's sister, Dr. Letitia Obeng. This clarification came after people noticed similarities between the portrait and Dr. Obeng.
The BoG stated that the portrait was created using different photographs of Mrs. Okoh, rather than a picture of her sister. The bank explained that the portrait was developed through an artistic process, which involved using various photographs and making adjustments to meet the technical and security requirements for banknote printing.
One of these adjustments was replacing Mrs. Okoh's distinctive head-tie with a hairstyle popular during the period. These changes contributed to the portrait's likeness to Dr. Obeng, despite the fact that they were not taken from her photograph. The BoG acknowledged the concerns and appreciated the constructive engagement from the family and the public's interest in preserving Ghana's national heritage.
The central bank emphasized that the portrait was created to honor Mrs. Okoh and her contributions to Ghana's national identity. The BoG also reaffirmed its commitment to representing distinguished personalities on Ghana's currency with dignity and respect. The GH¢50 Heritage Series banknote is set to enter circulation on December 1, 2026.
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