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

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced the launch of a new Cedi App designed to help the public identify and understand the security features of the newly introduced Ghana Cedi Heritage Series, while improving access to currency information for persons with visual impairments.

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

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

The Cedi App will provide information about the features of the Heritage Series, helping users become familiar with the redesigned banknotes and understand their security characteristics.

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

The application is expected to complement the central bank’s efforts to educate the public on how to distinguish genuine banknotes from counterfeit currency.

The Governor also announced plans for a nationwide public education campaign covering all regions and using major local languages.

The campaign will focus on helping Ghanaians recognise genuine banknotes and adopt responsible currency-handling practices.

The initiative is intended to ensure that people across the country understand the features of the new currency before and after it enters circulation.

The Heritage Series, which features enhanced security characteristics, improved durability and smaller banknote sizes, is scheduled to enter circulation on December 1, 2026.

The new notes will circulate alongside existing banknotes, which will retain their legal tender status during the transition.

The introduction of the Cedi App and the planned nationwide education campaign form part of the Bank of Ghana’s broader efforts to modernise currency management, strengthen public confidence and improve awareness of the country’s national currency.