EMILY STATE

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His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II was awarded the ‘Pillar of Peace Award’ in 2019 to acknowledge the significant role he played in restoring peace to the Dagbon people in the Northern Region of Ghana after decades of protracted Chieftaincy crisis between members of one royal household.

The award also acknowledged Otumfuo’s role as a restraining influence that has manifested in almost every election cycle in Ghana. That influence, additionally, has ensured peaceful elections, culminating in seamless transitions in governments, especially when power changed hands between the two dominant political parties in Ghana.

In appreciating these track records, the E ON 3 Group, together with the Manhyia Palace, will launch the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Commemorative Gold Coins on the 12th December 2021as a fitting memorial in honour of His Majesty, the King of the Asante kingdom.

It is also in recognition of his tremendous contribution in expanding the frontiers, not only good governance, but also of the rich African traditional leadership acumen beyond Ghana and, for that matter, the African continent.

It must be admitted that, if chieftaincy has the honour today in our democratic environment after a torturous spell of almost half a century, it is essentially because of Otumfuo Osei Tutu’s rich and invaluable input in terms of good governance – a development that has elevated the chieftaincy institution notches onto a higher pedestal as far as relevant partnerships for global advancement is concerned.

The face of the Gold Coin bears the image of His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, with the Adinkra symbols “Bi Nka Bi” and “Mpatapo,” which symbolizes peace, harmony and reconciliation.

The reverse of the Gold Coin will bear the image of the Golden Stool of Asanteman also known as “Sikadwa Kofi.” Legends have it that the Sikadwa Kofi, which is the most prized possession of the Asante Kingdom and symbolizes the soul of the Asante people was commandeered from the Heavens by the High Priest, Okomfo Anokye and landed on the lap of the first Asante King, Otumfuo Osei Tutu I.

The Gold Coin will be 99.99% (24 karat) fine gold with a diameter of 37.00 mm and weigh 31.104 grams.

Proceeds from the issuance of the Gold coin, will be channelled into the establishment of a Cutural Resource Centre, to promote activities related to tradition, customary and conflict resolution in Ghana.

We beseech you all to join Otumfour Osei Tutu II and Asanteman to support the issuance of the Gold Coin.