Otumfuo to unveil world's first customised gold coin box

His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, is set to unveil a bespoke Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin Box featuring built-in screens that will display a documentary on his peace initiatives.

The box, which contains a 24-karat one-ounce gold coin bearing Otumfuo’s image and approved by the Bank of Ghana, will be unveiled at the World-Meets-in-Ghana Executive Dinner Ball, a ceremony celebrating His Majesty as a Pillar of Peace.

The event will take place on Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Jubilee Hall at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

Features of the gold coin box

The customised gold coin box is the first of its kind in the world, with no other monarch or traditional leader having such an item created in their honour.

The legacy keepsake features two rechargeable touchscreens: a larger screen that displays Otumfuo’s peace initiatives, and a mini screen that shows an animated display of the gold coin.

Other commemorative pieces

Other items to be unveiled during the event include:

· Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Bar / Gold Tablets, available in various weights of 1g, 2.5g, 5g, 10g, 20g, 1 oz, 50g, 100g, 5 oz, and other weights.

· Otumfuo Commemorative Artworks, embossed with the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Coin; and

· a 24-karat wristwatch.

Significance

These items are designed to symbolise Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s enduring legacy as a mediator and stabilising force.

The gold coin box, with its embedded documentary, immortalises his peace initiatives, while the gold bars represent prosperity born out of harmony. The 24-karat wristwatch reflects the timeless relevance of the King’s counsel.

Together, they transform his peace legacy into lasting, portable monuments.

Otumfuo is expected to share this honour with world leaders, Ghanaians, the African diaspora, and the global community, reinforcing his impact on peace and development.

Details of the Otumfuo Commemorative Gold Medal, to be presented to distinguished personalities including world leaders, diplomats, business leaders, and traditional rulers, will also be unveiled at the Executive Dinner Ball.