President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to take pride in the national currency and protect the confidence that underpins its value, describing the Cedi as an enduring expression of the country’s economic sovereignty.
He said the currency had accompanied the country through difficult economic periods and remained an important part of its national identity.
Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series banknotes at the Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, November 12, 2026, President Mahama acknowledged the economic pressures the currency had experienced over the years but said its resilience deserved recognition.
“The cedi has travelled with us through difficult seasons. It has borne the pressures of our economy, and the uncertainties that have tested our businesses and households,” he said.
He noted that the currency’s strength depended partly on the confidence citizens placed in it, urging the public to recognise their shared responsibility in preserving its credibility.
“As we celebrate its heritage, we also celebrate its resilience, and acknowledge the patience and hard work of Ghanaians whose livelihoods depend on its strength,” he stated.
The President said the country must build a stronger economic foundation to support the currency and ensure that its stability translates into tangible benefits for citizens.
He emphasised that confidence in the Cedi should not be measured only through economic indicators but also by how well it serves households and businesses.
“The strength of our currency must be felt in the everyday lives of our people,” he said.
President Mahama expressed confidence in the country’s productive capacity and encouraged Ghanaians to support efforts aimed at securing the currency’s future.
“I am confident in the cedi’s future because I am confident in the productive capacity of the Ghanaian people,” he said.
He concluded with an appeal for national pride and responsibility towards the currency.
“Let us carry the cedi with pride and uphold the confidence on which it rests so that it continues to serve Ghana securely and well for generations to come,” he urged.
The Heritage Series was launched under the theme, “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last.” The introduction forms part of the Bank of Ghana’s efforts to modernise the country’s banknotes as the institution approaches 70 years of service.
The new notes are made from reinforced cotton paper and are designed to last longer, while the existing banknotes will remain in circulation during a gradual transition.
