Bank of Ghana launches new currency notes today

Bank of Ghana will unveil its Heritage Series banknotes at the Bank Square in Accra today, Thursday, November 12, 2026.

President John Dramani Mahama is expected to lead the launch at 10am, with organisers planning to conclude the ceremony ahead of the Finance Minister's budget presentation later in the day.

The new currency series, being introduced under the theme "The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last", will cover GH¢1, GH¢2, GH¢5, GH¢10, GH¢20, GH¢50, GH¢100 and GH¢200 denominations, marking the return of the GH¢2 note.

The Bank of Ghana has clarified that the exercise does not constitute a redenomination and will not alter the value of the cedi. Existing banknotes will remain legal tender and circulate alongside the new notes.

The new currency is expected to enter circulation in the first week of December to allow commercial banks to recalibrate their ATMs and other cash-handling machines and undertake public education.

The central bank has maintained the November 12 launch date despite its coincidence with the budget presentation, explaining that foreign guests, including representatives of the banknote printing company, had already made travel and accommodation arrangements before the budget date was announced.