The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a series of nationwide activities to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the cedi, Ghana’s national currency. The celebrations will officially begin in August 2025, although the anniversary date falls on July 19, 2025.
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Themed “60 Years of the Cedi: A Symbol of Sovereignty, Stability and Economic Resilience,” the commemorative events will kick off with a launch at the Accra International Conference Centre. This will be followed by a collaboration with the National Museum of Science and Technology, including mobile exhibitions highlighting the currency’s evolution.
As part of its public engagement efforts, the central bank will:
Host stakeholder forums on cash handling practices under the “Keep the Cedi Clean” campaign.
Educate the public on the currency’s life cycle and security features.
Roll out Cedi Week in September, featuring roadshows and interactive dialogues with communities.
Launch CediFest in October, including student outreach programs and essay competitions on the cedi’s significance.
The celebrations will culminate in a grand anniversary event in November, again at the Accra International Conference Centre, in partnership with BoG’s Currency Research Department. The year-long celebration will close with a thanksgiving service in December.
