The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has launched an upgraded series of Ghana cedi banknotes known as the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series, featuring enhanced security features, improved durability, and more portable sizes.
The new banknotes are designed to reflect Ghana’s history and cultural identity through distinctive designs featuring national heroes, historic sites, monuments, and Adinkra symbols.
The series, which includes GH¢1, GH¢2, GH¢5, GH¢10, GH¢20, GH¢50, GH¢100 and GH¢200 banknotes, keeps the eight denominations already in use as the BoG ruled out any note above GH¢200.
Speaking at the launch on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, said the upgraded series was intended to reinforce the security of the cedi.
He indicated that it would also improve convenience in everyday transactions and instil a renewed sense of pride among Ghanaians in their national currency.
“Our theme, ‘The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last,’ expresses our commitment to a currency that commands public confidence, serves the needs of our economy, and reflects the aspirations of generations of Ghanaians,” he said.
Dr Asiama explained that the enhanced security features would strengthen protection against counterfeiting and make it easier for the public to identify genuine banknotes.
According to the Governor, the improved durability would help the notes withstand Ghana’s climatic conditions and frequent handling.
He added that the smaller and more portable sizes would make the banknotes easier to handle and carry, noting that the designs also connect Ghana’s history and cultural heritage with its present aspirations.
