The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will introduce a new series of Ghana cedi banknotes in November, featuring enhanced security measures, improved durability and redesigned features aimed at reflecting the country’s heritage and aspirations.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, announced the new “Heritage Series” at Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, saying the upgraded banknotes are intended to keep pace with advances in technology, evolving currency circulation and increasingly sophisticated security standards.
The new series, which carries the theme “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last,” will be officially launched on November 3, 2026, at Bank Square, Accra.
Dr. Asiama said the upgraded notes would incorporate enhanced security features designed to strengthen protection against counterfeiting, while improved durability would help the notes withstand prolonged circulation and reduce the cost of currency replacement and management.
He said the new designs would also provide an opportunity to honour Ghana’s national heroes and celebrate the country’s heritage, culture and identity.
“Each denomination is inspired by Ghanaian iconographic elements, telling the story of our past while looking confidently towards the future,” the governor said.
The Bank of Ghana stressed that the introduction of the Heritage Series would not invalidate the existing Ghana cedi banknotes currently in circulation.
According to Dr. Asiama, the existing notes will remain legal tender and will circulate alongside the new banknotes. He urged the public not to rush to exchange or withdraw existing notes solely because of the introduction of the Heritage Series.
The governor also appealed to the public, businesses, traders and financial institutions to handle banknotes properly to preserve their quality and extend their usable life.
He urged Ghanaians to desist from crumpling, writing on, stapling or using banknotes for decorative purposes, including money bouquets, spraying and other forms of currency abuse.
“Proper handling will help preserve the quality of our banknotes, reduce replacement costs and support efficient currency management,” he said.
Dr. Asiama described the integrity of the national currency as a shared responsibility between the central bank and the public, and called on Ghanaians to receive the new notes with pride and confidence while maintaining good currency-handling practices.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
