President Mahama Leads Ghana’s New Cedi Banknote Launch At Bank Square

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived at the Bank Square in Accra for the official launch of the Ghana Heritage Series banknotes, marking a major event in the Bank of Ghana’s efforts to present a new chapter in the country’s currency history.

The President’s arrival on Thursday, November 12, 2026, forms part of the ceremony organised under the theme, “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last.”

The launch brings attention to the national currency and the role of the Bank of Ghana in maintaining confidence in the cedi through improvements in banknote security, durability and design.

The Heritage Series is expected to highlight aspects of Ghana’s history, identity and national achievements through the appearance of the new notes. The theme also places emphasis on the need for currency that can withstand everyday handling while incorporating security features to help guard against counterfeiting.

Mahama’s presence at the event gives the launch national significance, as the cedi remains an important symbol of Ghana’s economic identity and sovereignty.

The Bank of Ghana has a central responsibility for issuing the country’s currency and ensuring that banknotes meet the demands of circulation. Any changes to their design or security features are therefore closely watched by businesses, financial institutions and ordinary users.

The ceremony is also an opportunity for the central bank to explain the thinking behind the Heritage Series and outline what the public should expect from the new banknotes.

The theme, “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last,” connects the currency’s historical and cultural representation with the practical requirements of modern banknote production.

For many Ghanaians, the introduction of new banknote designs often raises questions about whether existing notes will remain valid, how the new versions will enter circulation and whether the changes will affect the value of money.

Those issues are expected to be important parts of public communication surrounding the launch, particularly as the central bank seeks to ensure that people understand the purpose of the new series.

Mahama’s arrival at Bank Square signals the start of the high-profile national event, with attention now focused on the official unveiling and the details the Bank of Ghana will provide about the Heritage Series.

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