The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially unveiled its redesigned Ghana cedi banknotes, known as the Heritage Series, featuring new designs that celebrate the country’s history, culture and national identity.

The new banknotes were unveiled on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Bank Square in Accra by the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama.

The redesigned notes introduce enhanced security features, improved durability and more portable sizes as part of efforts to modernise Ghana’s currency and strengthen public confidence in the cedi.

The launch was held under the theme, “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure and Designed to Last.”

New Designs Celebrate Ghana’s Heritage

The Heritage Series places Ghana’s history and cultural identity at the centre of the country’s currency.

According to the Bank of Ghana, the redesigned notes feature national heroes, historic sites, monuments and Adinkra symbols.

Each denomination carries distinctive personalities, landmarks and cultural elements intended to tell a story about Ghana’s past, present and future.

The initiative also seeks to strengthen national pride by making Ghana’s history and heritage part of everyday financial transactions.

All Eight Cedi Denominations Redesigned

The new series covers all eight existing Ghana cedi denominations:

• GH¢1
• GH¢2
• GH¢5
• GH¢10
• GH¢20
• GH¢50
• GH¢100
• GH¢200

The redesign does not introduce a new currency or change the value of the existing denominations. Instead, it updates the appearance and security features of the banknotes.

Enhanced Security and Improved Durability

The Bank of Ghana says the new banknotes incorporate improved security features to strengthen protection against counterfeiting and help the public identify genuine notes more easily.

The redesigned currency is also intended to withstand Ghana’s climatic conditions and frequent handling, helping to extend the lifespan of banknotes in circulation.

Another notable change is the introduction of smaller, more portable sizes to make the notes easier to handle and carry during everyday transactions.

The central bank says these improvements will support more efficient currency management and reduce the challenges associated with worn-out banknotes.

When Will the New Notes Enter Circulation?

Although the Heritage Series has been officially unveiled, the new banknotes will not enter general circulation immediately.

Dr Asiama announced that the new notes will begin circulating on December 1, 2026.

They will circulate alongside the existing Ghana cedi banknotes, which will remain legal tender. Ghanaians are therefore not required to rush to banks to exchange their current notes.

The Bank of Ghana also plans to embark on a nationwide public education campaign in different local languages to help people understand the new designs and identify the security features.

Bank of Ghana Introduces Cedi App

As part of the wider currency modernisation programme, the Bank of Ghana has also announced the Cedi App.

The application is expected to help the public learn about the features of the Heritage Series and support people with visual impairments in identifying the different denominations.

The central bank says the introduction of the new banknotes forms part of its broader efforts to modernise currency management while preserving the cedi’s role as a symbol of Ghana’s economic sovereignty.

With the Heritage Series, Ghana’s currency is entering a new chapter that combines modern security technology with the country’s history, culture and national identity.

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