{
  "id": 18519545,
  "title": "Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park proposes Independence Declaration image on Ghanaian banknotes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/kwame-nkrumah-memorial-park-proposes-independence-declaration-image",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T14:46:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/kwame-nkrumah-memorial-park-proposes-independence-declaration-image-on-ghanaian-banknotes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has suggested replacing the images of the Big Six on some Ghanaian banknotes with a photograph of Dr Kwame Nkrumah declaring Ghana's independence on March 6, 1957. This proposal, announced on November 6, 2026, aims to include more diverse historical representations on the country's currency. The proposal aligns with the Bank of Ghana's plan to launch a Heritage Series of banknotes. Currently, the images of the Big Six appear on almost all Ghanaian banknotes, reflecting their roles in the independence struggle. However, the park believes there is an opportunity to incorporate other significant moments in Ghana's history, while still honoring the Big Six's contributions. They argue that banknotes serve as important cultural symbols, representing a nation's identity and history. The Independence Declaration photograph would effectively symbolize Ghana's freedom, sovereignty, and national identity. The occasion marked the conclusion of Ghana's struggle for independence and its emergence as a sovereign nation, an event unique in the country's history. The proposal coincides with Ghana's 70th anniversary of independence in 2027 and would serve as an enduring tribute to the historic moment that founded the nation.",
  "summary": "The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has proposed replacing the image of the Big Six on selected Ghanaian banknotes with the iconic photograph of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah declaring Ghana’s independence on March 6, 1957. The proposal, announced in a statement on Friday, November 6, 2026, is intended to broaden the historical representation on the country’s […]",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park calls for Independence Declaration photo on selected banknotes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/kwame-nkrumah-memorial-park-calls-for-independence-declaration-photo",
        "published": "2026-11-06T15:38:32.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}