{
  "id": 19644287,
  "title": "Bank of Ghana unveils Ghana Heritage Series banknotes to celebrate national identity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/bank-of-ghana-unveils-ghana-heritage-series-banknotes-to-celebrate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T11:45:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general-news/new-banknotes/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank of Ghana has unveiled a new series of banknotes called the Ghana Heritage Series, aimed at celebrating the nation’s history, cultural identity, and heritage while bolstering public confidence in the cedi. The launch, attended by dignitaries including President John Dramani Mahama and the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, was held under the theme ‘The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last’. Dr Asiama emphasized that the Heritage Series was more than a simple upgrade; it offered citizens a chance to appreciate and safeguard the national currency. Each denomination of the new banknotes highlights distinct elements of Ghanaian history and cultural symbols, featuring Adinkra designs to reinforce the connection between the cedi and the country’s identity. The Bank of Ghana has also introduced an in-house Enterprise Currency Operations Management Software, which aims to enhance coordination, operational efficiency, and currency management. Additionally, new cash centers are being established in Ho and Tamale to bring currency services closer to the public. The Bank launched the Cedi App, intended to educate the public about the features of the Heritage Series banknotes and familiarize them with the upgraded currency. Furthermore, the Bank of Ghana is working with stakeholders to develop a revised Currency Act, which would strengthen legal provisions against counterfeiting, including more severe penalties for offenders. The Bank is committed to making currency counterfeiting a costly and unappealing criminal activity. The Ghana Heritage Series banknotes are set to reinforce the cedi’s role as a symbol of national identity, improve currency security, enhance operational efficiency, and boost public confidence in the Ghanaian monetary system.",
  "summary": "By Melissa Sackey The Bank of Ghana has unveiled the Ghana Heritage Series banknotes, a new chapter in the country’s currency that celebrates Ghana’s national history, cultural identity and heritage while seeking to strengthen public confidence in the cedi. The launch, which was attended by President John Dramani Mahama, the Governor of the Bank of […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana Heritage Series banknotes launched to celebrate national identity.",
    "Banknotes feature Adinkra designs and historical symbols.",
    "New cash centers in Ho and Tamale for currency services."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Integrating cultural symbols with improved management software and stricter legal frameworks transforms the cedi from a mere medium of exchange into a fortified pillar of national identity and stability.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/19644287.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Starr FM",
        "title": "Mahama to officially unveil new Ghana Cedi banknotes under Heritage Series today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/mahama-to-officially-unveil-new-ghana-cedi-banknotes-under-heritage",
        "published": "2026-11-12T09:02:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Bank of Ghana launches ‘Heritage Series’ banknotes today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/bank-of-ghana-launches-heritage-series-banknotes-today",
        "published": "2026-11-12T09:22:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Heritage Series Banknotes to be in circulation from December 1 – BoG Governor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/heritage-series-banknotes-to-be-in-circulation-from-december-1-bog",
        "published": "2026-11-12T11:31:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}