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  • 1 Pesewa 1967-1979, KM# 13, Ghana
  • 1 Pesewa 1967-1979, KM# 13, Ghana
Obverse

Adowa drums surrounded by the official motto "Freedom and Justice".

Adowa Drums are the regional drums from the Ashanti Central States of Ghana. It is a peg-tension drum and has a unique, mellow, very tonal sound. Adowa is a style of dance and music accompanied by these drums and others as well as a bell and shaker.

GHANA
FREEDOM AND JUSTICE

Reverse

Date divided by star, denomination below.

ONE
1967
PESEWA

Edge

1 Pesewa

KM# 13
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 5.72 g
Diameter 25.47 mm
Thickness 1.52 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal

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