Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Calls for Independence Declaration Photograph on Ghana’s Banknotes
The Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has proposed that the Bank of Ghana replace the image of the Big Six on selected banknote denominations with the iconic photograph of Ghana’s Independence Declaration on 6th March 1957.
In a statement issued on 6th November 2026, the Management of the Park said the proposal aligns with the Bank of Ghana’s planned introduction of a Heritage Series of banknotes.
The image of the Big Six currently features on almost all Ghanaian banknotes. While acknowledging that their contributions to Ghana’s independence struggle remain historically significant and deserve lasting recognition, the Park noted that there is an opportunity to broaden the historical representation on the national currency by incorporating other defining moments in Ghana’s history.
Currency, the statement said, is more than a medium of exchange. It is also an important vehicle for showcasing a nation’s identity, heritage and history. Banknotes serve as enduring symbols of national pride and collective memory, making their imagery an important part of how a country represents its history.
Against this background, the Park is proposing the replacement of the Big Six photograph on selected banknote denominations with the iconic image capturing Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah declaring Ghana’s independence on 6th March 1957.
The proposal is consistent with the Bank of Ghana’s proposed Heritage Series, which presents an opportunity to celebrate significant personalities, events and milestones in Ghana’s national history.
The Independence Declaration photograph captures the culmination of Ghana’s independence struggle and the historic moment the nation broke free from colonial rule. It represents a defining turning point in Ghana’s history and a landmark in the wider African liberation struggle. Few moments in national history compare in significance to 6th March 1957, when Ghana attained independence and took its place among the community of sovereign nations. It is an enduring image of freedom, sovereignty and national identity.
As Ghana prepares to commemorate the 70th anniversary of its independence in 2027, the Park believes the introduction of this iconic photograph on selected banknotes would be a particularly fitting and enduring tribute to the moment that gave birth to the nation.
“Our currency should not merely facilitate transactions; it should tell our national story. And there is no story more fundamental to modern Ghana than the moment we became free,” the statement concluded.
