The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will today officially launch a year-long celebration to mark 60 years of the cedi, Ghana’s enduring symbol of economic independence.
The Cedi@60 launch will be held on Tuesday, October 28, at the Accra International Conference Centre, under the theme “60 Years of the Cedi: A Symbol of Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience.”
President John Dramani Mahama will attend the event as the Special Guest of Honour.
Introduced on July 19, 1965, the cedi has undergone several reforms and redesigns over the decades, mirroring Ghana’s economic transformation and resilience throughout its national development journey.
According to the Bank of Ghana, the Cedi@60 milestone is both a moment of reflection and an opportunity to renew public confidence in the national currency as a pillar of stability and identity.
As part of the celebrations, the central bank will organize regional roadshows, public education campaigns on clean note handling and currency security, and youth competitions in art, music, and essays to deepen public appreciation of the cedi’s legacy.
A major highlight of the year-long programme will be a Currency Conference, bringing together experts from global central banks, academia, and the private sector to reflect on Ghana’s monetary evolution and discuss the future of its financial system.
The Bank of Ghana says the commemoration aims to foster renewed public awareness and a collective commitment to safeguarding the integrity of the cedi for future generations.
