Bank of Ghana launches Cedi App to help the public identify new banknotes

The Bank of Ghana has announced the launch of a new Cedi App designed to help the public identify and understand the security features of the newly unveiled Ghana Cedi Heritage Series, while improving accessibility for persons with visual impairments.

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, disclosed this during the launch of the Heritage Series at Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, 12 November 2026.

According to the Governor, the application forms part of the Bank’s efforts to strengthen public education on the national currency and make information about the new banknotes more accessible to Ghanaians.

The Cedi App will provide information on the features of the Heritage Series, helping users familiarise themselves with the upgraded banknotes and their security characteristics.

Dr Asiama explained that the initiative also seeks to support persons with visual impairments, reflecting the Bank’s commitment to making currency education more inclusive.

The Governor further announced plans for a nationwide public education campaign across all regions and in major local languages to help Ghanaians recognise genuine banknotes and adopt responsible currency-handling practices.

The Heritage Series, which features enhanced security, improved durability and smaller sizes, will enter circulation on 1 December 2026, alongside existing banknotes, which will remain legal tender.

The introduction of the Cedi App forms part of the Bank’s broader efforts to modernise currency management, strengthen public confidence and promote greater awareness of Ghana’s national currency.