The Name of the Woman on the New GH₵1 Note Revealed

Ghanaians have been talking about the new GH₵1 note since images of it appeared online. Many people wanted to know who the woman on the note is. A social media post has now pointed to an answer.

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Beatrice Annan shared the images of the note on her official Facebook page. She is a Ghanaian lawyer, a Senior Presidential Staffer, and a Board Member of the Bank of Ghana. Her post did not name the woman directly. However, it spoke about the first woman to open a bank account.

In her message, she said people should never underestimate the significance of the little things they do. She said that a simple act, such as being the first woman to open a bank account, can become a powerful symbol of progress for an entire nation.

She also spoke directly to young women. She told them never to underestimate their place in history. She said that every step they take can open doors for generations of women after them. She ended with a short call to action: be intentional, be courageous, and make your actions count.

In the comments, one user named the woman as Agnes Oforiwa Tagoe-Quarcoopome. The commenter said she was a prominent market trader from Accra. According to the comment, she opened an account with the Standard Bank of West Africa, which is now Standard Chartered Bank. The commenter added that her step helped build trust in formal banking among other market women and business owners.

The back of the note supports this story. It shows women trading at a market with baskets of goods.

This identification comes from a social media comment and not from an official statement. The Bank of Ghana has not been cited in the post. Readers should wait for official confirmation.

Even so, the new note has been warmly received. One user described the new GH₵1 as “so nice”.

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