{
  "id": 19648220,
  "title": "‘Protect, value and take pride in the cedi’ – Dr Asiama urges Ghanaians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/protect-value-and-take-pride-in-the-cedi-dr-asiama-urges-ghanaians",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T12:16:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/protect-value-and-take-pride-in-the-cedi-dr-asiama-urges-ghanaians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr Johnson Asiama, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, called upon Ghanaians to safeguard, appreciate and be proud of the cedi, describing it as a representation of the nation's identity, ambitions and shared future. He emphasized that the cedi is more than just a means of exchange; it reflects Ghana's historical legacy and its commitment to creating a prosperous future. \"Let us all protect it, let us value it, and let us take pride in it. Not merely because it carries the name of Ghana but because it symbolizes the aspirations of our people and the future we are co-building,\" he urged. Speaking at the launch of the Heritage Series banknotes, Dr Asiama highlighted the significance of public awareness and responsible management of the currency in maintaining its credibility. He announced that the Bank of Ghana would initiate a nationwide educational campaign across all 16 regions, using local languages to reach a broader audience. This campaign will teach the public how to distinguish genuine Heritage Series banknotes, recognize their security features, and manage the currency responsibly. According to Dr Asiama, the initiative will help Ghanaians understand the new series' changes and differentiate genuine banknotes from counterfeit ones. He stressed that the exercise will also foster public appreciation of the national heritage and significance conveyed in the new notes' design. The Heritage Series, he explained, offers Ghanaians an opportunity to contemplate the country's journey while considering the responsibilities and opportunities that will shape its future. Dr Asiama characterized the new banknotes as a lasting symbol of national pride, innovation, and Ghana's resolve to build a resilient and prosperous economy for future generations. \"May the Heritage Series stand as a lasting expression of our national pride, our dedication to innovation, and our commitment to building a resilient and prosperous Ghana for generations to come,\" he stated. Dr Asiama emphasized that the launch of the Heritage Series is not merely about aesthetic changes to the national currency. He described it as a concerted effort to reinforce the values and national identity embodied by the cedi. He urged Ghanaians to actively participate in protecting the currency, stressing that responsible handling and understanding of its security features are vital for maintaining public trust in the cedi.",
  "summary": "The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, has urged Ghanaians to protect, value and take pride in the cedi, describing the national currency as a symbol of the country's identity, collective aspirations and future.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dr Asiama urges Ghanaians to protect, value and take pride in the cedi.",
    "He emphasizes the cedi symbolizes Ghana's identity, ambitions and shared future.",
    "Bank of Ghana will launch nationwide educational campaign on new Heritage Series notes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "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."
}