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5 Cedis - Elizabeth II European Bison
| Issuer | Bank of Ghana |
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| Year | 2022 |
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| Weight | 155.5 g |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing diademed and draped effigy of Queen Elizabeth II occupies the central field, with the engraver's initials 'IRB' below the truncation. The legend 'ELIZABETH II' arcs to the upper left and '2022' appears to the upper right of the portrait, while '5 CEDIS' is inscribed to the right and '* REPUBLIC OF GHANA *' curves along the lower arc. Four stylised animal paw and hoof prints are distributed symmetrically around the portrait in the field, with two gilt hoofprints rendered in gold colour at the lower right, adding a decorative polychrome accent to the antique-finish silver ground. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II 2022 5 CEDIS IRB * REPUBLIC OF GHANA * |
| Reverse description | A highly detailed, high-relief frontal portrait of a European Bison (Bison bonasus) dominates the reverse, rendered with meticulous engraving of the animal's thick, shaggy coat, broad forehead, and curved horns. The bison's amber-coloured eyes are enhanced with applied colour, creating a vivid naturalistic effect against the antique silver finish. A deep blue coloured sky with subtle cloud effects fills the background field, emphasising the sculptural depth of the high-relief design. The curved legend 'THE EUROPEAN BIG FIVE - EUROPEAN BISON' arcs along the upper border, while the inscription '5OZ .999 AG' appears in the lower field beneath the portrait. |
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