President Mahama to launch new Ghana cedi banknotes on November 12

President John Dramani Mahama is set to officially launch Ghana's new Heritage Series banknotes on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Bank Square in Accra.

The new banknotes are expected to be stronger, more durable and equipped with improved security features to make them more difficult to counterfeit.

The introduction of the new notes forms part of efforts to improve the quality of Ghana's currency and reduce the cost of replacing damaged banknotes.

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Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, said the new series would help ensure that the cedi remains secure and meets modern standards.

He explained that the existing banknote designs had been in circulation for more than 20 years, making it necessary to introduce improvements to strengthen the currency.

The central bank has assured Ghanaians that the existing cedi notes will remain valid and can still be used for all transactions.

This means the public can continue using their current banknotes alongside the new Heritage Series without any restrictions.

Ghanaians have also been advised not to rush to banks to exchange their old notes following the introduction of the new series.

The public has further been cautioned against damaging banknotes through practices such as writing on them, stapling them, spraying money at events or using them to make money bouquets.

Such practices damage the currency and increase the cost of replacing worn-out notes.

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The new Heritage Series is expected to strengthen public confidence in the cedi while highlighting Ghana's history, culture and national identity.

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