BoG to Launch New Cedi Notes on November 12

byMavis FanteviNovember 10, 20260 The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to officially unveil its redesigned Ghana Heritage Series banknotes on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as part of efforts to modernise the country’s currency. The launch, scheduled to take place at the Bank Square in Accra, will be led by President John Dramani Mahama, with the new banknotes expected to feature enhanced security, improved durability and contemporary designs celebrating Ghana’s cultural heritage.

In a promotional announcement shared by the central bank, the initiative, dubbed The Cedi Story, carries the message: “Every note, a memory. Every era, a legacy. Every cedi, our heritage.”

The campaign also highlights the Fawohodie symbol, which represents freedom and independence, as part of the cultural identity reflected in the new currency series.

The redesigned banknotes will cover eight denominations: GH¢1, GH¢2, GH¢5, GH¢10, GH¢20, GH¢50, GH¢100 and GH¢200, with the GH¢2 note making a return.

According to the Bank of Ghana, the redesign has become necessary because the existing banknote designs have been in circulation for more than two decades, during which security technology and currency management standards have evolved.

The new series is expected to incorporate improved tactile features to make the notes easier for persons with visual impairments to identify. Different sizes for the denominations will also be maintained to support identification.

Meanwhile, the central bank has assured the public that the introduction of the Heritage Series will not invalidate existing banknotes, which will continue to be legal tender and circulate alongside the redesigned notes.

The launch will precede the gradual introduction of the new notes into circulation, with reports indicating that distribution through commercial banks could begin in December 2026.

The initiative is expected to mark a new chapter in Ghana’s currency history, combining improved banknote security with a renewed celebration of the country’s heritage and identity.

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