The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama, has urged Ghanaians to protect the national currency by avoiding the deliberate mutilation, defacement and misuse of banknotes and coins.

Speaking at the launch of the Ghana Cedi Heritage Series at Bank Square in Accra on Thursday, 12 November 2026, the Governor emphasised that preserving the integrity of the cedi requires the collective responsibility of the Bank, financial institutions, businesses and the general public.

“Our currency is a national asset and a symbol of our sovereignty; it must be treated with the respect it deserves,” Dr Asiama stated.

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He explained that while the Bank of Ghana has the institutional responsibility to issue and manage the national currency, its integrity also depends on how members of the public handle and use it.

The Governor noted that the introduction of the upgraded Heritage Series, with enhanced security features and improved durability, reinforces the Bank’s commitment to protecting the cedi against counterfeiting and other forms of currency abuse.

He further disclosed that the Bank is working with stakeholders on a new Currency Act to modernise the existing legal framework and strengthen provisions against counterfeiting, mutilation and misuse of banknotes and coins.

Dr Asiama also announced plans for a nationwide public education campaign to promote responsible currency handling and help Ghanaians identify genuine banknotes.

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He encouraged the public to take pride in the national currency, stressing that safeguarding the cedi is essential to maintaining confidence in Ghana’s monetary system.

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