The Bank of Ghana has incorporated Adinkra symbols, national heroes and historic sites into the designs of its newly launched Ghana Heritage Series banknotes, in a move aimed at celebrating the country’s history and cultural identity.
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 Heritage Series brings Ghana’s history and cultural identity to life through distinctive designs.
He noted that the new series features national heroes, historic sites, monuments and Adinkra symbols, which are being incorporated into the country’s banknotes for the first time.
“The Heritage Series brings Ghana’s history and cultural identity to life through distinctive designs, featuring national heroes, historic sites, some of our monuments, and of course the Adinkra symbols for the first time,” he said.
Dr Asiama explained that the designs go beyond the functional purpose of banknotes by creating a connection between Ghana’s past and its present aspirations.
“Each denomination tells a distinct story through its featured personalities, or through the landmarks and symbols, creating a series that is both functional and distinctly Ghanaian,” he stated.
According to him, bringing together national heroes, historic sites and cultural symbols offers Ghanaians an opportunity to engage with their heritage in a familiar, everyday setting.
“By bringing together our national heroes, our historic sites, and cultural symbols, the Heritage Series that we launch offers an opportunity for Ghanaians to engage with their heritage in a familiar, everyday setting,” he said.
The Governor further described banknotes as reminders of the past, emphasising their role beyond serving as a means of payment.
The launch of the Ghana Heritage Series forms part of the Bank of Ghana’s efforts to modernise currency management while preserving public confidence in the cedi.
