The United Nations (UN) in Ghana has welcomed the decision by the Bank of Ghana to feature former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on the newly introduced GH¢100 banknote.
The UN described the move as a fitting tribute to Mr Annan’s outstanding contribution to global peace, diplomacy and international cooperation.
In a statement issued on Thursday, November 12, 2026, the UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Zia Choudhury, said the recognition celebrated a Ghanaian whose influence and achievements extended well beyond the country’s borders.
Mr Annan served as the seventh Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006.
During his tenure, he championed peace, human rights, sustainable development and international cooperation, earning global recognition for his leadership and commitment to multilateralism.
The UN Ghana said the decision to honour him on the new banknote recognises his enduring legacy and the significant role he played in advancing global peace and diplomacy.
