The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially unveiled a redesigned series of Ghanaian banknotes known as the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series, introducing enhanced security features, improved durability and new designs celebrating the country’s cultural identity and history.
The new banknotes were unveiled at the Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, November 12, by President John Dramani Mahama, alongside the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama.
The redesigned currency, themed “The Cedi, Our Future Secured; Designed to Last,” forms part of the Central Bank’s efforts to modernise currency management, strengthen protection against counterfeiting and improve the overall quality of banknotes in circulation.
According to the Bank of Ghana, the Heritage Series incorporates improved security features intended to make counterfeiting more difficult and help the public identify genuine notes. The banknotes have also been redesigned to be more durable, smaller and lighter, making them more convenient to handle during everyday transactions.
The new series covers all eight existing denominations: GH¢1, GH¢2, GH¢5, GH¢10, GH¢20, GH¢50, GH¢100 and GH¢200.
Beyond their functional improvements, the banknotes feature national heroes, historic sites, monuments and Adinkra symbols, highlighting Ghana’s history, cultural heritage and national identity.
Existing Cedi Notes Remain Legal Tender
Addressing concerns surrounding the introduction of the new currency, Dr Asiama assured the public that the existing banknotes would remain legal tender and circulate alongside the Heritage Series.
The new banknotes are expected to enter circulation on December 1, 2026, giving individuals, businesses and financial institutions time to adjust to the transition.
The Governor stressed that there would be no immediate withdrawal of the existing currency, urging Ghanaians not to rush to exchange their current banknotes.
Bank Launches Cedi App to Support Public Education
As part of the rollout, the Bank of Ghana has also introduced a digital application, known as The Cedi App, to educate the public on the features of the new banknotes.
The application is expected to improve public understanding of the currency’s security features and provide additional support for persons with visual impairments in identifying banknotes.
The Central Bank has also announced plans for a nationwide public education campaign in major Ghanaian languages to familiarise the public with the redesigned currency.
MX24 will continue to bring you updates on the new Ghana Cedi Heritage Series and what the changes mean for consumers, businesses and the wider economy.
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