The Bank of Ghana(BoG) has officially launched the Cedi@60 celebrations, marking six decades since the introduction of Ghana’s national currency.
The year-long commemoration seeks to reflect on the cedi’s evolution and its vital contribution to Ghana’s economic independence and development.
The launch ceremony, held on October 28, 2025, in Accra, featured the unveiling of a series of national events, including exhibitions, policy dialogues, and stakeholder engagements designed to strengthen public confidence in the cedi and promote financial innovation.
Speaking at the event, BoG Governor, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, announced that the anniversary programme will include educational initiatives for all age groups, diaspora engagements on remittances, public lectures, and publications highlighting the cedi’s legacy and milestones.
An exhibition tracing the currency’s journey, from its first issue in 1965 through the 2007 redenomination to the current digital finance era, was also opened to the public.
The display highlights the cedi’s transformation in design, value, and security features over the decades.
Under the theme “Sovereignty, Stability, and Resilience,” the Cedi@60 celebration will feature academic forums and public outreach activities across the country, culminating in major policy discussions on strengthening the currency’s role in national development.
The Bank of Ghana says the commemoration underscores the cedi’s enduring symbol of Ghana’s sovereignty and its continued relevance in an evolving digital economy.
Source: AdomOnline
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