President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the Bank of Ghana’s redesigned Cedi Heritage Series, signalling a further step in efforts to modernise the country’s currency.
The launch was held at Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, November 12, 2026, ahead of the scheduled introduction of the new banknotes into circulation on December 1, 2026.
The redesigned notes come with upgraded security features to deter counterfeiting, greater durability and more compact sizes for easier handling. Their designs also showcase Ghana’s national heroes, historic landmarks, monuments and Adinkra symbols, reflecting the country’s cultural heritage and history.
Addressing the gathering, Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, said the new banknotes would coexist with the existing series, which would continue to be accepted as legal tender.
He reassured the public that the rollout of the redesigned currency would not render the current banknotes invalid or require their immediate withdrawal.
Dr Asiama said the Heritage Series was part of the central bank’s wider strategy to enhance currency security, improve banknote quality and strengthen the efficiency of its currency management operations.
Dr Asiama also disclosed that the Bank would roll out a nationwide public education programme across all 16 regions, using major local languages to familiarise Ghanaians with the redesigned banknotes, their security features and proper currency-handling practices.
The launch of the Heritage Series underscores efforts to celebrate Ghana’s cultural identity and historical legacy while reinforcing public confidence in the cedi as a symbol of the country’s monetary sovereignty.
