Bank of Ghana launches new currency notes today.

Ghana has unveiled a new generation of banknotes under the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series, introducing a fresh look to the country’s national currency while celebrating its rich history, cultural identity and contributions to national development.

President John Dramani Mahama officially unveiled the redesigned banknotes on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Bank of Ghana’s headquarters, Bank Square, in Accra.

The new series represents a significant step in the modernisation of Ghana’s currency, with improvements aimed at strengthening security, enhancing durability and making the banknotes more convenient for everyday transactions.

Operating under the theme, “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure and Designed to Last,” the Heritage Series incorporates distinctive designs featuring prominent Ghanaian personalities, historic landmarks, national monuments and Adinkra symbols.

The redesigned currency retains the country’s existing eight denominations: GH¢1, GH¢2, GH¢5, GH¢10, GH¢20, GH¢50, GH¢100 and GH¢200.

Among the notable personalities featured are Cardinal Peter Porekuu Dery, educationist James Emmanuel Kwegyir-Aggrey, Justice Annie Jiagge, Dr Ephraim Amu, Theodosia Salome Okoh, former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan and Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah.

The designs also showcase significant national landmarks, including Achimota School, the Larabanga Mosque, the Supreme Court, the National Theatre, Jubilee House and the Kwame Nkrumah Mausoleum.

Beyond their aesthetic improvements, the new banknotes come with enhanced security features intended to strengthen protection against counterfeiting. They have also been redesigned in smaller, more portable sizes, with improved durability to withstand frequent handling.

Speaking at the unveiling, Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, emphasised that the national currency represents more than a medium of exchange. He described it as a reflection of Ghana’s economic sovereignty, institutional strength and national identity.

The Bank of Ghana is also expected to undertake a nationwide public education campaign in major local languages to familiarise citizens with the new notes, their security features and appropriate currency-handling practices.

The Heritage Series is scheduled to enter circulation on December 1, 2026. Importantly, the introduction of the new banknotes does not invalidate the existing cedi notes, which will continue to remain legal tender and circulate alongside the redesigned series during the transition period.

The unveiling marks a new chapter in Ghana’s currency history, bringing together modern financial security and national heritage in a redesigned cedi that tells the story of Ghana’s past while looking towards its future.