"Bank of Ghana Unveils Year-Long Campaign to Mark Six Decades of the Cedi"

Bank of Ghana Unveils Year-Long Campaign to Mark Six Decades of the Cedi

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a comprehensive series of events to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the cedi, Ghana’s national currency, under the theme “60 Years of the Cedi: A Symbol of Sovereignty, Stability and Economic Resilience.”

According to a public notice dated July 14, 2025, the central bank is organising a nationwide campaign, spanning five months, aimed at deepening public understanding of the cedi’s historical significance and its evolving role in Ghana’s economic architecture.

The commemorative programme, officially dubbed Cedi@60, is set to commence in August and run through December 2025.

Highlights of the campaign include the launch of a dedicated Currency Museum in partnership with the National Museum of Science and Technology, a high-level currency conference hosted in collaboration with global currency research bodies, and a series of educational and community engagement initiatives across the country.

The initiative also features stakeholder dialogues, essay and quiz competitions for students, and a public awareness campaign on cash handling, currency security features, and the currency lifecycle.

The cedi, first introduced on July 19, 1965, replaced the Ghanaian pound at a rate of 2.4 cedis to one pound, marking Ghana’s decisive shift away from colonial monetary systems. Sixty years on, the central bank is using this milestone to both celebrate the cedi’s endurance and reaffirm its commitment to preserving monetary stability amid shifting global dynamics.