By: Daniel Yao Akpabli | ignewss – Accra, Ghana
President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series, introducing redesigned banknotes with enhanced security features and improved durability.
The launch took place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Bank of Ghana headquarters in Accra.
The new banknotes, printed on reinforced cotton paper, are designed to withstand frequent handling and Ghana’s climatic conditions while extending their lifespan in circulation.
The redesigned currency also features smaller and more portable notes, with images celebrating Ghana’s national heroes, historic landmarks and cultural heritage. Adinkra symbols have also been incorporated into the new series.
Speaking at the launch, President Mahama expressed confidence in the future of the cedi, stressing that currency stability must be supported by disciplined public expenditure, credible monetary policies and increased domestic production.
He linked the currency’s long-term resilience to his government’s proposed $10 billion, four-year New Economy Programme, which forms part of the economic transformation agenda outlined in the 2027 Budget.
According to the President, a stable currency should translate into greater certainty for businesses, manufacturers, traders and households.
He said the ultimate measure of the cedi’s strength should be its ability to support economic activities and improve the financial security of ordinary Ghanaians.
For his part, Bank of Ghana Governor, Dr Johnson Asiama, announced that the Heritage Series would officially enter circulation on December 1, 2026.
The new notes will circulate alongside the existing banknotes, which will remain legal tender during the transition.
Dr Asiama also announced plans for a nationwide public education campaign to familiarise Ghanaians with the new currency and its security features.
As part of efforts to improve accessibility, the central bank has developed a Cedi mobile application to help the public identify the new banknotes, with additional support for persons with visual impairments.
The Governor further disclosed that the Bank of Ghana had developed an in-house Enterprise Currency Operations Management Software (ECOMS) to strengthen the management of currency operations.
He said the central bank was also working with stakeholders to introduce a modernised Currency Act to replace the existing legislation, with provisions for stiffer penalties against counterfeiting and the deliberate mutilation of banknotes.
The GH¢200 denomination of the Heritage Series features Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, in recognition of his place in the country’s political and historical development.
The introduction of the new series marks another development in Ghana’s currency management, as the central bank seeks to improve banknote durability, strengthen security and promote public confidence in the cedi.
Source: www.ignewss.com | Presidency