President John Dramani Mahama will launch Ghana’s new Heritage Series banknotes at Bank Square in Accra on 12 November 2026, as the Bank of Ghana introduces upgraded currency designed to improve security, durability and efficiency.
The new notes are being issued under the theme, “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last”. The series is intended to preserve confidence in Ghana’s currency while reflecting the country’s heritage and its ambitions for the future.
Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, said the redesigned banknotes were part of the institution’s drive to modernise the currency in response to changing economic and technological conditions.
The Governor said the existing core banknote designs had been in circulation for more than two decades. Periodic upgrades were therefore necessary, he said, to ensure the notes met modern security requirements and supported effective currency management.
The Heritage Series includes advanced security features, stronger materials and contemporary designs. According to the Bank of Ghana, those changes will improve protection against counterfeiting and help the notes remain in usable condition for longer periods of circulation.
The upgraded banknotes are also expected to make the management of Ghana’s currency more efficient and cost-effective. The Bank said the series represented its continuing commitment to maintaining a secure and resilient currency system.
However, the introduction of the new notes will not make existing Ghana Cedi banknotes invalid. Current notes will remain legal tender and will circulate alongside the Heritage Series.
The Bank of Ghana has advised members of the public not to rush to exchange or withdraw their existing banknotes after the launch. The new and current series will continue to be used together.
Ghanaians, businesses, traders and financial institutions have also been urged to handle banknotes responsibly. The Bank specifically warned against crumpling, writing on or stapling notes, as well as spraying them or using them for decorative purposes such as money bouquets.
It said careful handling would help maintain the quality of the currency, reduce the cost of replacing damaged notes and support more effective currency management.
The public has been encouraged to welcome the Heritage Series while helping to protect the integrity and value of Ghana’s national currency.
