Introduces Heritage Series to Boost Security and Public Confidence
By Stanley Assor
President John Dramani Mahama will today, Thursday, November 12, 2026, officially launch Ghana’s new Heritage Series Banknotes, marking the most significant redesign of the country’s currency in more than two decades.
The ceremony, scheduled to take place at Bank Square in Accra, will usher in a new generation of cedi banknotes featuring enhanced security features, improved durability and contemporary designs aimed at strengthening the integrity of Ghana’s currency while improving the efficiency of currency management.
The launch forms part of the Bank of Ghana’s broader strategy to modernise the country’s currency system in response to evolving economic realities, technological advancements and the growing sophistication of currency counterfeiting.
Speaking ahead of the launch, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, said the introduction of the Heritage Series demonstrates the Central Bank’s commitment to maintaining a secure, resilient and trusted national currency.
“The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last” is the theme for the new banknote series, which the Governor said reflects the Bank’s determination to ensure that Ghana’s currency continues to meet international standards while projecting the country’s rich cultural heritage and future aspirations.
According to Dr Asiama, the existing core designs of Ghana’s banknotes have remained largely unchanged for over 20 years, making a comprehensive upgrade necessary to meet modern security requirements and support effective currency circulation.
The Heritage Series incorporates advanced anti-counterfeiting technology, enhanced durability and redesigned artwork celebrating Ghana’s history, culture and national identity. The new features are expected to improve public confidence in the cedi while making the notes more resistant to wear and increasingly difficult to counterfeit.
The Bank of Ghana also expects the upgraded series to reduce replacement costs over time and contribute to more efficient and cost-effective currency management.
The Central Bank has, however, assured the public that the introduction of the Heritage Series does not mean existing banknotes will cease to be valid. Current Ghana cedi notes will remain legal tender and will circulate alongside the new series for the foreseeable future.
The assurance comes amid public interest that typically accompanies the introduction of new banknotes, with the Bank urging Ghanaians not to rush to exchange or withdraw existing currency after today’s launch.
The Bank has also appealed to the public, businesses, traders and financial institutions to adopt proper cash-handling practices by avoiding acts that damage banknotes, including crumpling, writing on them, stapling them, spraying them at social events or using them for decorative purposes such as money bouquets.
According to the Bank of Ghana, preserving the quality of banknotes helps reduce replacement costs, improves the lifespan of currency in circulation and enhances the overall efficiency of Ghana’s currency management system.
The Central Bank has encouraged Ghanaians to embrace the Heritage Series with pride and play their part in protecting the integrity, security and value of the nation’s currency.