President Akufo-Addo receives Otumfuo “Commemorative Gold Coin”, hails Asantehene 

President Akufo-Addo has received his copy of Otumfuo‘s commemorative gold coin from executives of E ON 3 Group, the organization that led the initiative to seek authorisation from the Bank of Ghana for the minting of the gold coin to celebrate Otumfuo.

The Bank of Ghana gave authorization for E ON 3 Group to mint 24-carrat commemorative gold coins to celebrate the Asantehene for his tremendous contribution to peace building in Ghana and beyond.

The 24-carrat gold coin minted in Ghana by Gold Coast Refinery, weighs about 31.104 grams with a diameter of 37 millimetres.

Support for Initiative

Minister for Land and Natural Resources, Abu Jinapor, presented the gold coin to President Akufo-Addo, on behalf of the delegation. in his brief remarks before the presentation, Jinapor said his ministry is in full support of everything associated with the gold coin. He added that the gold coin initiative ties in with government’s agenda to add value to the country’s raw materials.

Otumfuo’s record

Jesse Agyepong, lead consultant and general manager for E ON 3 Group in his statement said His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, on 29th December 2019 received the Pillar of Peace 7award at the Africa Premiere Leadership award in recognition for his role in the conflict resolution over the Dagbon chieftaincy issues.

The resolution, according to Mr Agyepong, travelled several Ghanaian Presidents starting from President John Kufour, through the time of President John Evans Atta Mills, John Dramani Mahama and finally, securing the resolution during the time of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

“Otumfuo’s pursuit and love for peace goes beyond the Dagbon issue, including settlement of stools and chieftaincy disputes in Asanteman, and facilitation and mediation of difficult political transitions”.

These and other endeavours of Otumfuo are the reasons why Jesse Agyepong, believes the Bank of Ghana unreservedly gave E ON 3 authorization to mint the gold coin to celebrate His Royal Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II” Agyepong said.

Outstanding contribution

President Akufo-Addo after receiving the commemorative gold coin stated that, “It is a notorious fact that the contribution of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, to the peace and security of Ghana is outstanding and that it is appropriate that he should be so honoured.

“I am grateful for the courtesy of your visit and the gift that you have given me. I appreciate it very much.

“I am hoping that developments like this become normal and customary in the development of our nation,” President Akufo-Addo said.

The Coin

One side of the gold coin bears the portrait of the Asantehene in the centre, flanked with some Adinkra’ symbols. The images symbolize broking peace, harmony and reconciliation.

The other side bears the image of the Golden Stool, Sikadwa Kofi, which is the highest symbol of peace in the Ashanti Kingdom.

The delegation

Members of the delegation who presented the gold coin to President Akufo-Addo were; Mr Richard Adjei Mensah Ofori Atta, Executive Chairman of E ON 3 Group; and Jesse Agyepong , General Manager, E ON 3 Group.

The rest were Olumide Olatunji, Managing Director, Access Bank Ghana PLC; Nana Akwasi Awuah, Managing Director, Precious Minerals Marketing Company (PMMC); Abraham Dwuma Odoom, Country Manager, Gold Coast Refinery, and  Mr. Paul Asimenu, Legal Advisor, Gold Coast Refinery.

Key partners 

Access Bank is the official banking partner of the gold coin, Gold Coast Refinery is the official minting company for the gold coin, PMMC is keeping custody of the gold coin, while Coronation Insurance Company is the official insurance company.

Wilberforce Asare

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