{
  "id": 9756887,
  "title": "Handle new cedi notes with care – BoG tells Ghanaians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/handle-new-cedi-notes-with-care-bog-tells-ghanaians",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-25T11:02:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/business/cedi-bog-care/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has advised the public, businesses, and financial institutions to handle banknotes more carefully to reduce the expenses associated with replacing worn-out and damaged currency. This warning comes before the launch of the upgraded Ghana cedi banknotes, known as the Heritage Series, scheduled for November 3, 2026. Dominic Owusu, the Head of Currency at the Bank of Ghana, emphasized that while the new notes will be stronger, proper handling is still necessary to maintain their quality. He advised the public to keep banknotes clean and in good condition to support the central bank in maintaining a high standard of currency in circulation. Owusu further stated that this would help lower the costs associated with producing replacement notes. Similarly, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Asiama, has appealed to traders, businesses, and financial institutions to preserve the condition of banknotes. He cautioned against crumpling, writing on, or stapling notes, and also discouraged using banknotes for decorative purposes such as money bouquets or spraying. Asiama highlighted that proper use of currency would aid in the effective management of the country's banknotes while reducing replacement costs. The Heritage Series will feature enhanced security features and improved durability, retaining the cotton-based material used in current notes but with added reinforcement for longevity. The revised designs will also incorporate aspects of Ghana's heritage, culture, and national identity. The Bank of Ghana's Clean Note Policy applies to both the new and existing banknotes, ensuring that current currency remains valid and will continue to be accepted as legal tender. The central bank has advised the public against exchanging their current banknotes prematurely when the new series is introduced.",
  "summary": "By Ashiadey Dotse The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has urged the public, businesses and financial institutions to take better care of banknotes to help reduce the cost of replacing worn-out and damaged currency. The call comes ahead of the introduction of the upgraded Ghana cedi banknotes, known as the Heritage Series, which is slated to […]",
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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."
}