{
  "id": 19659933,
  "title": "BoG launches Cedi App for identification of new banknotes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/bog-launches-cedi-app-for-identification-of-new-banknotes",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-12T13:09:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/bog-launches-cedi-app-for-identification-of-new-banknotes/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced an innovative mobile application named the Cedi App to assist the public in identifying key security features of the newly designed Ghana Cedi Heritage Series. The app also aims to enhance accessibility to currency information for individuals with visual impairments. This initiative was unveiled by the Bank's Governor, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, during a ceremony marking the launch of the new banknotes at the Bank Square in Accra on November 12, 2026.\n\nDr Asiama emphasized that the Cedi App is a part of the central bank's strategy to heighten public awareness regarding the national currency and make information about the redesigned notes easily accessible to users. Through the app, the public will gain insights into the distinctive features of the Heritage Series and learn how to differentiate genuine banknotes from counterfeit ones. Furthermore, the Governor highlighted that this initiative reflects the Bank's dedication to ensuring that currency education is inclusive and accessible to persons with visual impairments.\n\nIn addition to the Cedi App, the Bank plans to launch a nationwide public education campaign to familiarize Ghanaians with the new banknotes. This campaign will be conducted across all regions and in major local languages to facilitate better understanding and recognition of authentic currency. The Heritage Series, which boasts improved security features, enhanced durability, and smaller note sizes, is set to enter circulation on December 1, 2026. The new banknotes will coexist with the existing series, which will continue to be legal tender throughout the transition period.\n\nThe Cedi App and the public education campaign are integral components of the Bank of Ghana's broader initiatives to modernize currency management and bolster public confidence in the cedi.",
  "summary": "The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled a new mobile application, the Cedi App, to help the public understand and identify the security features of the redesigned Ghana Cedi Heritage Series. The application is also expected to improve access to currency information for persons with visual impairments. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson […]",
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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."
}