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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,Cam Neely Bruins Throwback Jersey, 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,Larry Bird Celtics Throwback Jersey, the Bank was not just founded as a financial institution,Thurman Thomas Bills Throwback Jersey, 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,Denver Nuggets Throwback Jersey, October, after the Bank would have celebrated 50 years,Bobby Doerr Red Sox Throwback Jersey, Guyana would have celebrated 50 years of independence.”“It is a limited edition piece,Kevin Mchale Celtics Throwback Jersey, 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,Bob Uecker Braves Throwback Jersey, stating that it did not happen by accident, butTwo of the special edition gold-plated coinsas a result of specific choices the Government had made over the years,Tom Waddle Bears Throwback 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,Emmitt Smith Cowboys Throwback Jersey, Lawrence Williams, 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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