Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has bluntly rejected concerns over the removal of the Big Six from Ghana’s new Heritage Series banknotes.
According to Kwakye Ofosu, the Big Six have featured on Ghana’s currency for close to 20 years, arguing that their removal should not be a source of concern.
He argued that personalities featured on Ghana’s currency do not have a permanent place on it.
Speaking on Metro TV on Friday, November 13, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu stated, “They are not significant issues, trust me. Apart from sulking about not having the Big Six, I don’t see what the issue is. Nobody owes anybody any permanent fixture on the currency”.
According to Kwakye Ofosu, concerns over the absence of the Big Six are largely driven by politics and a sense of entitlement.
“The Big Six have had their day. They’ve been on the currency for close to 20 years. Before that, there were the likes of Yaa Asantewaa and co on the currency,” he added.
Kwakye Ofosu further highlighted that the Bank of Ghana had the authority to change the personalities featured on the currency whenever they consider it necessary.
“So really, from time to time, the Bank of Ghana has a right to change. So there is no issue beyond petty politics driven by a certain entitlement mentality,” he stated.
His comment follows 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.
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