UN welcomes Kofi Annan’s appearance on new GH¢100 banknote

The United Nations in Ghana has welcomed the recognition of the former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the Bank of Ghana’s newly introduced GH¢100 banknote.In a statement issued on Thursday, November 12, 2026, and signed by UN Resident Coordinator for Ghana, Zia Choudhury, the UN described the inclusion of Mr Annan on the new banknote as a fitting tribute to a distinguished Ghanaian whose contributions transcended national boundaries.