The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has now set October 28, 2025 to commence the celebration of the 60^th anniversary of the Ghana Cedi.

The celebration, which was initially planned for August was suspended after the helicopter crash in the Ashanti region that claimed eight lives.  

The central bank said as part of the activities to mark the 60^th anniversary of the Cedi, there will be a national launch ceremony at the Accra International Conference Centre with President John Mahama as the Special Guest of Honour.

There will also be a Cedi Van Regional Roadshow, exhibitions, education, and outreach, as well as public education campaigns on clean note handling, currency security features, and history of the currencies since independence.

In addition the Bank of Ghana will organize currency conference featuring stakeholders from central banks across the world, academia, and the private sector.

“The Cedi@60 anniversary presents a strategic opportunity to reflect on six decades of monetary sovereignty, engage the public on the history and future of the currency, and promote pride in Ghana’s financial and cultural identity. It is also an occasion to strengthen policy literacy, promote the Bank’s Clean Note Campaign, and inspire the next generation to appreciate and protect the integrity of the cedi”, the BoG said.

Background and Rationale

On July 19, 1965, Ghana officially adopted the Cedi as its national currency, symbolizing economic independence and the country’s transition from colonial rule.

Since its inception, the Cedi has undergone significant reforms, redesigns, and policy evolutions, serving as both a monetary instrument and a national emblem of resilience, self-determination, and progress.