Recognizing genuine Ghanaian cedi banknotes involves familiarizing yourself with their security features. Here are key elements to examine:
1. Watermark: Hold the note against light to reveal a watermark image of Tetteh Quarshie with a cocoa pod, located on the left side within the plain star area.
2. Security Thread: A shiny stripe runs vertically down the front of the banknote. When tilted, this stripe exhibits dynamic movement and color changes.
3. Optically Variable Magnetic Image (OVMI) – SPARK LIVE: This glossy, color-changing image displays different symbols depending on the denomination:
GH¢10: Cowrie shell
GH¢20: Star
GH¢50: Cocoa pod
GH¢100: Adinkra symbol for 'Strength'
GH¢200: Adinkra symbol for 'Only God'
Tilting the note causes these images to shift in color from gold to green, with a shiny bar moving across the symbol.
4. Microprinting: Small, finely printed text appears in various areas of the note, often requiring magnification to read.
5. Latent Image: On the GH¢2 coin, a latent image shows alternating visuals of the numeral '2' and a star when tilted.
For a comprehensive visual guide, you can watch the following video detailing these security features:
