Cedi@60: Bank of Ghana Launches Year-Long Celebration of National Currency
Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama- Governor of the Bank of Ghana (Photo credit BoG)
Accra, Ghana — The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has officially launched a year-long celebration to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ghana Cedi, emphasizing its central role in the country’s economic independence, stability, and financial innovation.
The launch event, held on October 28, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, brought together policymakers, economists, financial institutions, and members of the public to commemorate six decades of Ghana’s national currency. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama announced that the Cedi@60 anniversary will feature a series of activities designed to engage citizens and strengthen confidence in the local currency.
These include educational programmes about the cedi, initiatives connecting with the diaspora on remittances, a special exhibition tracing the currency’s evolution, and public lectures and publications celebrating the cedi’s achievements over six decades. “The Cedi is more than a means of exchange it represents our sovereignty, stability, and resilience as a nation,” Dr. Asiama said.
The exhibition will take visitors through the cedi’s journey from its introduction in 1965, through the redenomination in 2007, to the current era of digital payments and financial inclusion. In addition, academic talks and nationwide public education efforts aim to deepen awareness of Ghana’s monetary history.
The celebrations will also include nationwide financial-education campaigns, promoting responsible currency use and awareness of digital-payment systems such as the E-Cedi.
The Cedi@60 anniversary runs under the theme “Sovereignty, Stability, and Resilience”, reflecting the currency’s symbolic value in Ghana’s economic identity. Events will continue throughout 2025, culminating in national forums, exhibitions, and stakeholder engagements highlighting policy reforms, technological progress, and the Cedi’s enduring contribution to economic growth.
The BoG said the commemoration aims not only to celebrate past achievements but also to reinforce public trust and inspire future innovation in Ghana’s financial system.
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