The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that the upgraded Ghana Cedi Heritage Series will be in circulation from December 1, 2026.
According to BoG, the new banknotes will circulate alongside the existing series, which will remain legal tender.
It noted that this forms part of measures to ensure a smooth transition without unnecessary disruption to economic activities.
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, made the announcement during the launch of the Heritage Series on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Accra.
He stated that the arrangement would allow the public and businesses to adjust smoothly to the new banknotes.
“The Heritage Series will be introduced into circulation from 1 December 2026, and will circulate alongside the existing series, which remains legal tender,” he said.
Dr Asiama said the Bank was committed to a well-managed transition that would support continuity in payments and reinforce public confidence in the cedi.
He further disclosed that the Bank was working with stakeholders on a new Currency Act to replace the Currency Act, 1964 (Act 242), which he said was enacted in a very different era.
The Governor added that the proposed legislation would strengthen provisions against counterfeiting and provide clear procedures for detecting, surrendering, authenticating, and destroying counterfeit notes.
