President John Dramani Mahama will be the guest of honour at the 60th anniversary launch of the Cedi on October 28, 2025, in Accra.
The event, organised by the Bank of Ghana (BoG), is themed “60 Years of the Cedi: A Symbol of Sovereignty, Stability and Economic Resilience.” It highlights the evolution of the Ghanaian cedi as both a medium of exchange and a reflection of the country’s independence and economic journey since 1957.
According to the central bank, the Cedi@60 initiative will “honour the cedi’s enduring role as a cornerstone of Ghana’s economic identity” and encourage renewed national confidence in the local currency.
In a statement, the Bank of Ghana noted:
“The cedi is more than a currency; it represents our sovereignty, resilience, and collective belief in Ghana’s future.”
The celebration is expected to feature reflections on the history of the cedi, exhibitions of past currency designs, and discussions on monetary innovation and digital finance.
Background
Ghana officially adopted the Cedi as its national currency on July 19, 1965, marking a major step toward economic independence and the country’s transition from colonial rule.
Over the past six decades, the Cedi has undergone several reforms, redesigns, and policy transformations, serving not only as a monetary instrument but also as a symbol of Ghana’s resilience, self-determination, and progress.