The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to unveil its upgraded Ghana cedi banknotes, known as the Heritage Series, on November 12, 2026, with new features aimed at enhancing the security, durability and resilience of the currency.
The new series, which was initially scheduled to be released today, Tuesday, November 2, will retain the existing denominations of GH¢1, GH¢2, GH¢5, GH¢10, GH¢20, GH¢50, GH¢100 and GH¢200, but will incorporate improved security features and modern designs celebrating Ghana’s heritage and national identity.
At a forum in Accra on Monday, November 2, 2026, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, said the new notes would circulate alongside the existing banknotes, which would remain legal tender, and urged the public not to rush to exchange their current notes.
Background
The new banknotes are expected to replace the current designs, which have been in circulation for more than two decades. The upgrade has become necessary to keep pace with advances in currency technology and evolving security standards.
The new notes will feature enhanced security features and improved durability to strengthen protection against counterfeiting and withstand the demands of prolonged circulation.
The series will also incorporate modern designs celebrating Ghana’s heritage, culture, national heroes and identity, while supporting more efficient and cost-effective currency management.
The Bank of Ghana is expected to announce detailed modalities for the introduction of the new notes ahead of their official launch on November 12, 2026, at the Bank Square in Accra.
The new series is intended to strengthen protection against counterfeiting, improve the durability of banknotes and make currency management more efficient and cost-effective, while also using modern designs to celebrate the country’s heritage, culture, national heroes and identity.
Existing notes remain valid
Dr Asiama stressed that the introduction of the Heritage Series would not invalidate the existing Ghana cedi banknotes, which would continue to be legal tender.
He urged the public not to rush to exchange or withdraw their existing notes solely because of the introduction of the new series.