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Asantehene's first customized gold coin box to be unveiled at Manhyia Palace
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Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will unveil the world's first customized Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin Box on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. The event will be attended by President John Dramani Mahama, past presidents, and dignitaries. The box contains a 24-karat, one-ounce gold coin bearing the Asantehene's image, approved by the Bank of Ghana. This innovative piece integrates digital features, including two rechargeable touchscreens: a larger screen playing a documentary on Otumfuo's peacebuilding efforts, and a smaller screen displaying an animation of the gold coin. This technologically enhanced commemorative item is unprecedented for a monarch or traditional leader. Alongside the gold coin box, other commemorative items will be introduced, such as Otumfuo-branded gold bars in various weights 1g, 2.5g, 10g, 20g, 1 oz, 50g, 100g, and 5 oz, commemorative artworks embossed with the gold coin design, and a 24-karat wristwatch. These items symbolize Otumfuo Osei Tutu II鈥檚 role as a mediator and stabilizing figure, with the gold coin box projecting his peace initiatives, the gold bars representing prosperity from unity, and the wristwatch reflecting his leadership's lasting relevance. The collection aims to transform his contributions to peace and national cohesion into tangible symbols for local and global audiences, resonating with Ghanaians, the African diaspora, and the international community.
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