The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled a new generation of Ghana cedi banknotes known as the Heritage Series, introducing redesigned notes across eight denominations.
The new currency was officially launched on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Bank Square in Accra, with President John Dramani Mahama in attendance.
The Heritage Series was dubbed “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last.”
The new cedi notes feature upgraded banknotes in GH¢1, GH¢2, GH¢5, GH¢10, GH¢20, GH¢50, GH¢100 and GH¢200 denominations.
The redesigned notes draw inspiration from Ghana’s history, culture and national identity, while incorporating enhanced security features aimed at making counterfeiting more difficult.
According to the Bank of Ghana, the redesign was necessary because the existing banknotes had retained their core designs for more than 20 years, despite significant advances in currency technology and security standards.
Beyond their new appearance, the notes have been developed with improved durability to withstand frequent handling and circulation, potentially reducing the cost of replacing damaged and worn-out currency.
Additionally, President John Dramani Mahama has officially launched the Bank of Ghana’s Heritage Series banknotes.
Mahama described the new currency as an opportunity to bring Ghana’s history and national heritage closer to the younger generation.
Mahama disclosed that the historical figures, landmarks and cultural symbols featured on the new banknotes would encourage learning and deepen young people’s understanding of Ghana’s history.
He stated, “These notes will also help bring our history closer to our children. The national figures, the historic places, and the cultural symbols featured on the Heritage Series can prompt questions, encourage learning, and deepen understanding of the country that our children are growing in”.
“History belongs to our classrooms and museums, and it also deserves a place in our everyday lives. The Heritage Series helps bridge those settings, placing reminders of our national journey in the hands of the new generation,” he added.
Mahama added, “To our young people, I say that you too have a place in this story. Through your learning, enterprise, and service, you will shape what Ghana becomes”.
“The new notes will run side by side with the old currency notes. They are not displacing the old currency notes. The banks will withdraw the old notes gradually until the new notes take over completely,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) will introduce its upgraded Ghana Cedi Heritage Series into circulation from December 1, 2026.
According to the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, the new banknotes have been designed with enhanced security features, improved durability and more portable sizes to strengthen currency protection and improve convenience in everyday transactions.
He disclosed that the upgraded notes were intended to reinforce public confidence in the national currency while celebrating Ghana’s history and cultural identity.
“The Heritage Series will be introduced into circulation from December 1, 2026, and will circulate alongside the existing series, which remains legal tender. This approach will allow the public and businesses to adjust smoothly to the Heritage banknotes without unnecessary disruption to economic activity. The Bank remains committed to a well-managed transition that supports continuity in payments and reinforces confidence in the cedi, he said.
See the new notes below:
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