Bank of Ghana Unveils New 'Heritage Series' Cedi Banknotes

The Bank of Ghana has officially launched the Heritage Series, a newly redesigned family of Ghana Cedi banknotes. Unveiled on Thursday 12 November 2026, at a high-profile ceremony at Bank Square in Accra, the new currency series celebrates Ghana’s rich cultural identity and national history while introducing upgraded anti-counterfeiting technology.

The launch event was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, Bank of Ghana Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, Finance Minister Cassiel Ato Forson, the Speaker of Parliament, and traditional and religious leaders. Introduced under the theme 'The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last', the series aims to strengthen public confidence in the national currency and ensure greater durability in daily circulation.

Eight Denominations and Key Features

The Heritage Series spans eight denominations: GH¢1, GH¢2, GH¢5, GH¢10, GH¢20, GH¢50, GH¢100, and GH¢200 – notably marking the reintroduction of the GH¢2 banknote. While the central bank has retained familiar principal design elements including denomination colours, the upgraded notes are smaller and incorporate modern visual tributes to Ghanaian heritage, national heroes, and traditional Adinkra symbols. Every note shares a common layout featuring the national coat of arms, the Black Star, and a column of symbols on the front, alongside a QR code and kente-patterned borders on the back.