The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has rolled out an ambitious five-month campaign to mark 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.”
In a public notice dated July 14, 2025, the central bank announced that the commemorative programme, officially dubbed Cedi@60, will kick off in August and run through December 2025, featuring nationwide educational, historical, and policy-oriented events aimed at deepening public understanding of the cedi’s pivotal role in Ghana’s economic development.
Key highlights include the launch of a dedicated Currency Museum in partnership with the National Museum of Science and Technology, alongside a high-level currency conference hosted in collaboration with leading global currency research bodies to discuss currency innovations and future monetary resilience.
“This campaign will enhance public knowledge of the cedi’s history and evolving role in Ghana’s economic architecture.” The BoG stated.
Also planned are stakeholder dialogues, essay and quiz competitions for students, and a robust public awareness campaign focusing on cash handling, currency security features, and the currency lifecycle to strengthen currency confidence and management.
Introduced on July 19, 1965, the cedi replaced the Ghanaian pound at a rate of 2.4 cedis to one pound, marking Ghana’s decisive break from colonial monetary systems. 60 years on, the BoG says it is leveraging this milestone to “celebrate the cedi’s endurance and reaffirm our commitment to preserving monetary stability amid shifting global dynamics.”
The Cedi@60 campaign comes at a time when Ghana is seeking to bolster macroeconomic stability and public confidence in its monetary system, positioning the anniversary as not just a celebration of history but perhaps a forward-looking dialogue on resilience and national identity.
