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  • 50 Pesewas 2007, KM# 41, Ghana
  • 50 Pesewas 2007, KM# 41, Ghana
Obverse

Depicts the coat of arms of Ghana, country name above, date below.

The coat of arms of Ghana was designed by Ghanaian artist Amon Kotei and was introduced on 4 March 1957.

• The first quarter, on the upper left shows a sword used by chiefs, and a staff, used by the linguist (known as an okyeame in Akan), at ceremonies.
• The second quarter shows a representation of Osu Castle on the sea, the presidential palace on the Gulf of Guinea.
• The third quarter of the shield shows a cacao tree.
• The fourth quarter shows a gold mine.

A gold lion centred on a green St George's Cross with gold fimbriation on the field of blue, represents the continuing link between Ghana and the Commonwealth of Nations. The crest is a Black star of Africa with gold outline, upon a torse in the national colours.

Supporting the shield are two golden Tawny eagles, with the Order of the Star of Ghana suspended from their necks.

The compartment upon which the supporters stand is composed of a grassy field, under which a scroll bears the national motto of Ghana: Freedom and Justice.

GHANA
FREEDOM AND JUSTICE
2007

Reverse

Native woman with head left of incuse value.

50
PESEWAS

Edge

50 Pesewas

KM# 41 Schön# 40
Characteristics
Material Nickel Plated Steel
Weight 6.15 g
Diameter 26.45 mm
Thickness 1.69 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

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