The Bank of Ghana has introduced smaller and more portable banknotes under the new Ghana Heritage Series to make the cedi easier to handle and carry during everyday transactions.
The new banknotes are expected to enter circulation from December 1, 2026.
Speaking at the launch of the new banknotes on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, said the redesigned notes were intended to improve convenience for users while reflecting the changing needs of the economy.
He explained that the smaller sizes were among several improvements introduced under the upgraded currency series.
“The smaller, more portable sizes this time makes the notes easier to handle and carry, reflecting the evolving functionality of modern banknotes and the needs of everyday transactions,” he said.
Dr Asiama said the changes were part of efforts to ensure that physical currency continues to adapt to how people live, work and conduct business.
“These changes demonstrate that a physical currency must continue to adapt to how people live, how people work, and of course, how our people conduct business,” he stated.
The Governor noted that the new series also incorporates enhanced security features and improved durability to strengthen the integrity of the currency and improve its usability.
He said the enhanced security measures were designed to strengthen protection against counterfeiting and help the public identify genuine banknotes more easily.
The improved durability, he added, is intended to help the notes withstand Ghana’s climatic conditions and frequent handling, thereby extending their lifespan in circulation.
Dr Asiama said the upgrades form part of the Bank of Ghana’s continuing efforts to modernise currency management and preserve public confidence in the cedi.
The Ghana Heritage Series features national heroes, historic sites, monuments and Adinkra symbols, bringing elements of the country’s history and cultural identity into everyday transactions.
