OLD CEDI NOTES WILL REMAIN VALID AS BANK OF GHANA INTRODUCES NEW HERITAGE SERIES ON DECEMBER 1
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has assured the public that existing banknotes will remain valid for transactions when the newly redesigned Heritage Series enters circulation on December 1, 2026.
Governor of the central bank, Dr Johnson Asiama, said the old and new banknotes would circulate concurrently to ensure a smooth transition and prevent disruptions to economic activities.
Speaking at the official launch of the Heritage Series on Thursday, November 12, 2026, Dr Asiama stressed that the introduction of the redesigned currency would not invalidate the existing notes.
He explained that the arrangement would give individuals, businesses and other users of the cedi sufficient time to familiarise themselves with the new banknotes.
“The Heritage Series will be introduced into circulation from December 1, 2026, and will circulate alongside the existing series, and the existing series will remain legal tender,” he said.
Dr Asiama reaffirmed the Bank of Ghana’s commitment to ensuring that the currency transition does not undermine public confidence in the cedi or disrupt the country’s payment systems.
He added that the phased introduction of the new notes would help maintain the smooth conduct of financial transactions while allowing the public adequate time to adjust.
“The Bank of Ghana remains committed to a well-managed transition that supports continuity in payments and reinforces confidence in the cedi,” he said.
The Heritage Series is expected to enter circulation on December 1, 2026, with the existing banknotes retaining their legal tender status throughout the transition.
