{
  "id": 19678398,
  "title": "Kofi Annan’s appearance on GH¢100 note a fitting tribute – UN Ghana",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/kofi-annans-appearance-on-gh-100-note-a-fitting-tribute-un-ghana",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T16:55:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/kofi-annans-appearance-on-gh%c2%a2100-note-a-fitting-tribute-un-ghana/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Nations in Ghana has welcomed the addition of the late Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary-General, to the Bank of Ghana's recently released Heritage Series banknotes. In a statement released on Thursday, November 12, the UN praised the inclusion as a fitting tribute to a distinguished son of Ghana whose contributions went beyond national borders. Annan's recognition on Ghana's currency symbolizes the importance of integrity, service, dialogue and global solidarity in addressing global challenges. Born in Kumasi, Ghana, Annan served as the UN Secretary-General for ten years, from 1997 to 2006, becoming the first Black African to hold the position. He was recognized with the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001 for his work in promoting international peace and cooperation. Following his departure from the UN, Annan continued his peacebuilding efforts through the Kofi Annan Foundation and played a significant role in resolving political and humanitarian crises in countries such as Kenya, Syria, and Myanmar. He passed away on August 18, 2018, and was laid to rest in Ghana with full state honors. The Ghanaian banknote features Annan's portrait, while the reverse side showcases the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre in Accra and the Adinkra symbol Bi Nka Bi, representing peace and harmony.",
  "summary": "The United Nations (UN) in Ghana has welcomed the inclusion of the late Kofi Annan, former UN Secretary-General, in the Bank of Ghana's newly launched Heritage Series banknotes, describing it as a fitting tribute to one of the country's most distinguished sons.",
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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."
}