The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced a new mobile application, the Cedi App, to help Ghanaians identify and understand the security features of the newly launched Ghana Cedi Heritage Series while improving accessibility for persons with visual impairments.
Speaking at the official launch of the Heritage Series at Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, 12 November 2026, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, said the digital tool forms part of the central bank’s broader drive to modernise currency management and deepen public confidence in the national currency.
Dr Asiama noted that the application is designed to make information on the upgraded banknotes readily available to the public, enabling users to familiarise themselves with the distinct security characteristics of the new notes. He added that the initiative specifically addresses the needs of persons with visual impairments, underscoring the Bank’s commitment to inclusive public education.
Beyond the rollout of the mobile application, the Governor announced that the central bank will embark on an intensive nationwide public sensitisation campaign across all regions. The outreach programme will be conducted in major local languages to ensure citizens can easily distinguish genuine banknotes from counterfeits and adopt proper currency-handling habits.
The new Heritage Series banknotes—which come in smaller sizes with enhanced security features and improved durability—are scheduled to enter circulation on 1 December 2026. They will circulate alongside existing cedi notes, which remain legal tender.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
