New Heritage Cedis feature enhanced security, improved durability against counterfeiting – BoG Governor

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, says the newly introduced Heritage Series banknotes come with enhanced security features designed to strengthen protection against counterfeiting and help the public distinguish genuine currency from fake notes.

Speaking at the launch of the new currency series on Thursday, November 26, Dr Asiama said the improvements were intended to safeguard the integrity of the cedi and reinforce public confidence in the national currency.

He explained that the banknotes had also been designed to be more durable and withstand Ghana's climatic conditions and frequent handling, thereby extending their lifespan in circulation.

The new notes have further been produced in smaller and more convenient sizes to make them easier to handle and carry during everyday transactions.

“The Heritage Series incorporates enhanced security features, and this is to strengthen protection against counterfeiting and to help the public identify genuine banknotes more easily,” he said.

Dr Asiama described the introduction of the new series as part of the central bank's broader efforts to modernise currency management while preserving the cedi's identity as an important symbol of Ghana's sovereignty.

He added that the redesign reflected the need for physical currency to adapt to changing lifestyles, work patterns and the evolving demands of commercial activities.