The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially opened its doors to institutions, organisations, development partners, stakeholders, and the general public to join in commemorating the 60th anniversary of Ghana’s national currency—the Cedi.
In a statement referencing an earlier notice dated May 13, 2025, the central bank reaffirmed that the Cedi, first introduced as Ghana’s sole legal tender in July 1965, will mark its 60th anniversary on July 19, 2025.
The milestone will be celebrated under a series of themed activities aimed at honouring the currency’s legacy and educating the public on its evolution.
The anniversary will be formally launched at the Accra International Conference Centre, where key stakeholders from the financial sector and government will converge to mark the historic event.
The launch will feature a special stakeholder engagement session focusing on three main areas:
Cash handling awareness (under the theme Keep the Cedi Clean)
Understanding the currency life cycle (featuring a Currency Process Chart)
Security feature education (under the Know the Cedi campaign)
Beyond the official launch, the Bank has outlined a calendar of nationwide activities aimed at deepening public engagement and promoting currency literacy.
In September, the BoG will initiate Cedi Week, a series of community outreach forums and roadshows across selected regions. These events will serve as platforms for interactive dialogue between the central bank and the general public on currency-related issues, including how to identify counterfeits, properly handle cash, and the importance of national pride in the currency.
The celebrations will continue in October with CediFest, an education-focused initiative that includes student engagement programmes and essay competitions in schools nationwide.
This leg of the celebration aims to foster greater understanding of the Cedi’s history, economic significance, and value among young Ghanaians.
The BoG encouraged broad participation from the public and institutional stakeholders to reflect on the journey of the Cedi over the past six decades and inspire a renewed commitment to maintaining the integrity of Ghana’s currency.
