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– in commemoration of 50th AnniversaryGold-plated special edition coins were issued by the Bank of Guyana (BOG) yesterday to commemorate its 50th Anniversary.Minister of Finance Dr. Ashni Singh and Governor of BOG Dr. Gobind Ganga were the keynote speakers at the occasion.Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ganga reflected on how far the Bank had come over the years.Dr. Singh extended congratulations to the Bank on its achievements. According to the Finance Minister, the Bank was not just founded as a financial institution,Wholesale Cincinnati Bengals Jerseys, but as preparation for Guyana’s independence.“The establishment of our own Central Bank was a prerequisite for the attainment of Guyana’s independence. It’s significant that in only a few months, October,Cheap NFL Jerseys, after the Bank would have celebrated 50 years,Nike Broncos #6 Mark Sanchez Blue Alternate Womens Stitched NFL New Elite Jersey, Guyana would have celebrated 50 years of independence.”“It is a limited edition piece,Wholesale Houston Astros Jerseys, so you are buying a part of Guyana’s history. So I urge Guyanese living here and abroad to delve into the vastness of our history.”He also spoke about Guyana’s strong financial status,Wholesale Los Angeles Lakers Jerseys, stating that it did not happen by accident,Wildcats #4 Rajon Rondo Blue Basketball Stitched NCAA Jersey, butTwo of the special edition gold-plated coinsas a result of specific choices the Government had made over the years,Blackhawks #72 Artemi Panarin Black Stitched NHL Jersey, such as legislative interventions that deepened the financial market.He also took a moment to reflect on the passing of former Governor of BOG,Capitals #92 Evgeny Kuznetsov Black 2016 All Star Stitched NHL Jersey, Lawrence Williams,Wholesale Jerseys, who he described as his friend. Williams died in May last year. Only 1000 of the gold-plated coins have been made. They will be available from tomorrow for G$7000 each. Interested persons can call BOG at 226 3251-9. |
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