5 Pesewas, Ghana

5 Pesewas, Ghana, 1965 obverse image5 Pesewas, Ghana, 1965 reverse image
5 Pesewas coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Ghana flagGhana
  • Years of Minting:
    1965
  • Period:
    Republic (1960-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Scalloped (with 12 notches)
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
5 Pesewas Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$38.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Pesewas Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

5-pointed star in the center dividing date, denomination below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Nkrumah, right

Engraver:

Cecil Thomas

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Pesewas Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

CIVITATIS GHANIENSIS CONDITOR C·T· KWAME·NKRUMAH

Reverse:

FIVE 19 65 PESEWAS

5 Pesewas Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

5 Pesewas sizes
  • Weight:4.15 g
  • Diameter:22 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Smooth

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