The Bank of Ghana will introduce its upgraded banknotes, dubbed the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series, into circulation on December 1, 2026, with the new notes set to circulate alongside the existing series, which will remain legal tender.
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, announced this at the official launch of the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at The Bank Square in Accra.
The ceremony was launched by President John Dramani Mahama, who attended as Special Guest of Honour, under the theme, “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last”.
The upgraded banknotes feature enhanced security features, improved durability and more portable sizes. Their designs also celebrate Ghana’s history and cultural identity through representations of national heroes, historic sites, monuments and Adinkra symbols.
In his welcome remarks, Dr Asiama said the national currency represented more than a means of payment, describing it as a symbol of a country’s ability to manage its monetary affairs through its own institutions.
“The national currency is more than a means of payment. It represents a country’s capacity to manage its monetary affairs through its own institutions and to provide the foundation on which economic activity takes place,” he said.
He explained that the Heritage Series reflected the Bank’s commitment to strengthening public confidence in the cedi, protecting its integrity and ensuring that the currency continued to meet the evolving needs of the Ghanaian economy.
As part of efforts to facilitate the transition, the Bank will introduce an application called ‘The Cedi’ and embark on a nationwide public education campaign to familiarise Ghanaians with the new banknotes and their enhanced security features.
The Governor urged the public to take pride in the national currency, handle it responsibly and support efforts to protect it as an important symbol of national sovereignty.
