Deputy Minister for Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has commended the Bank of Ghana (BoG) for accurately capturing the country’s socio-economic and political history on the newly outdoored 70th Anniversary commemorative cedi notes.
Reacting to the unveiling of the upgraded currency, the Builsa South Member of Parliament weighed in on the long-standing national debate regarding the country’s founding, insisting that historical facts cannot be erased.
Dr Apaak’s remarks follow the official launch of the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series at The Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The ceremony, held under the theme, “The Cedi, Our Future: Secure, Designed to Last,” was graced by President John Dramani Mahama as the Special Guest of Honour.
The redesigned banknotes boast enhanced security features, superior durability, and more portable sizes.
Beyond their technical upgrades, the notes celebrate Ghana’s rich cultural identity and heritage through distinctive artwork showcasing national heroes, historic sites, monuments, and traditional Adinkra symbols.
Delivering his welcome address at the event, the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, emphasised that a national currency serves as far more than a mere medium of exchange.
According to him, it embodies a nation’s capacity to manage its own monetary affairs through independent institutions while providing a solid foundation for economic activity.
The Heritage Series demonstrates the central bank’s commitment to boosting public confidence in the cedi, safeguarding its integrity, and ensuring it adapts to the evolving demands of the Ghanaian economy.
President John Mahama who served as the Special Guest urged citizens to take pride in the legal tender, handle the notes responsibly, and partner with the Bank in protecting this vital symbol of national sovereignty.
Commenting on this, Dr Apaak maintained that Ghana has, and will always have, a single founder, adding that individuals who remain in denial of this historical reality are free to hold onto their own beliefs.
“The BOG must be highly commended for capturing the true socio-economic and political history of Ghana in the 70th Anniversary commemorative cedi notes outdoored. There has and would always be a founder of Ghana. Those still in denial are free to believe what they want. God bless our homeland Ghana,” he stated.
The new banknotes are scheduled to enter circulation on December 1, 2026, and will be used alongside the existing cedi notes, which remain valid legal tender.
To ensure a smooth transition, the Bank of Ghana is rolling out a nationwide public education campaign alongside a new mobile application, dubbed ‘The Cedi’, to help Ghanaians familiarise themselves with the new designs and security features.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
