The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has called on the Bank of Ghana to feature the iconic photograph of Ghana’s independence declaration on selected banknote denominations, arguing that the country’s currency should reflect more defining moments in its history.
The proposal, announced in a statement on November 6, 2026, seeks to replace the image of the Big Six, which currently appears on almost all Ghanaian banknotes, with the photograph of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah declaring Ghana’s independence on March 6, 1957.
Management of the Memorial Park said the proposal would broaden the historical representation on the country’s currency while recognising the significance of the independence struggle.
Although the Memorial Park recognises the Big Six’s contribution to Ghana’s independence, it argues that the country’s banknotes should also reflect other significant moments in its history.
The proposal comes as the Bank of Ghana considers introducing a Heritage Series of banknotes, which would provide an opportunity to celebrate important personalities, events and milestones in the country’s history.
According to the Memorial Park, the independence declaration photograph captures a defining moment not only for Ghana but also for the wider African liberation movement.
It described March 6, 1957, as the moment Ghana broke free from colonial rule and established itself among sovereign nations, making the photograph an enduring representation of the country’s freedom, sovereignty and national identity.
The Memorial Park says featuring the photograph on selected banknotes would offer a lasting commemoration of Ghana’s independence as the country approaches its 70th anniversary in 2027.
“Our currency should not merely facilitate transactions; it should tell our national story,” the statement said, adding that “there is no story more fundamental to modern Ghana than the moment we became free.”
The Memorial Park said introducing the photograph on selected denominations would provide a lasting tribute to the historic event and strengthen the representation of Ghana’s heritage through its currency.
