The banknote is 1 Ghanaian Cedi, designed by the esteemed British printing house Thomas de la Rue. It is characterized by its deep historical details: Front side: Features a picture of a young boy with a slingshot (nabata) on his head, next to the Black Star of Ghana, which symbolizes African freedom. Date: This issue bears the date January 2, 1976. Back side: Shows a traditional scene of a farmer harvesting cocoa beans, which is Ghana's most famous agricultural crop and main source of national income.