The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ghana Cedi from Tuesday October 28, 2025.  The celebration will see the central bank roll out a number of events to highlight the economic significance of the Cedi.

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

The launch will be live on Joy FM, the Joy News channel and all social media platforms of Joy.

In addition to the celebrations, there will 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.

The Bank of Ghana will also organise 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.

Rationale for celebration

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.