BoG to roll out nationwide sensitisation campaign on new Heritage Series banknotes

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is set to embark on a nationwide public education campaign to familiarise Ghanaians with the newly introduced Heritage Series banknotes and their enhanced security features.

The campaign will cover all regions of the country and be conducted in major local languages to ensure that the public understands the new currency and can easily identify genuine banknotes.

Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Johnson Asiama, announced this at the launch of the Ghana Heritage Series banknotes at the Bank Square in Accra on November 12.

He said the initiative was aimed at equipping Ghanaians with the necessary knowledge to recognise authentic banknotes, handle the currency responsibly and appreciate the national heritage reflected in the new series.

“The Bank will embark on a nationwide public education campaign across all regions and in major local languages to ensure that every Ghanaian knows their cedi and understands the security features of the Heritage Series,” he stated.

Dr Asiama explained that the campaign would play an important role in ensuring that the introduction of the new banknotes was accompanied by adequate public awareness.

“Through this campaign, we aim to equip the public with the knowledge needed to identify genuine banknotes, to handle currency responsibly, and to appreciate the national heritage reflected in the series,” he added.

The education drive is expected to complement the enhanced security features incorporated into the Heritage Series, which are intended to strengthen protection against counterfeiting and make it easier for the public to distinguish genuine notes from fake ones.

The Heritage Series is scheduled to enter circulation on December 1, 2026, with the new and existing banknotes expected to remain in use concurrently during the transition.

The initiative also forms part of the Bank of Ghana's broader efforts to promote confidence in the cedi and ensure that the public is adequately informed about developments in the country's currency system.