The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has said the new Heritage Cedis come with enhanced security features designed to deter counterfeiting and help the public distinguish genuine banknotes from fake ones.
Speaking at the launch of the Heritage Series on Thursday, November 26, Dr Asiama said the improvements were aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the national currency and maintaining public confidence in the cedi.
He explained that the redesigned notes had also been made more durable to withstand Ghana’s climatic conditions and frequent handling, potentially extending their lifespan in circulation.
Additionally, the banknotes come in smaller, more compact sizes to make them easier to handle and carry for everyday transactions.
“The Heritage Series incorporates enhanced security features, and this is to strengthen protection against counterfeiting and to help the public identify genuine banknotes more easily,” he said.
Dr Asiama said the new series forms part of the Bank of Ghana’s broader efforts to modernise currency management while maintaining the cedi’s identity as a symbol of national sovereignty.
He added that the redesign reflects the need for physical currency to adapt to changing lifestyles, work patterns and business practices.
