The Bank of Ghana has provided details of the celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the cedi.
The Central Bank noted that, following the announcement of 60 years since the issuance of the cedi as Ghanas sole legal tender, falling on July 19, 2025, various programmes and activities have been planned to commemorate the milestone.
The official launch of the celebration will take place in August at the Accra International Conference Centre under the theme; 60 Years of the Cedi: A Symbol of Sovereignty, Stability, and Economic Resilience.
In collaboration with the National Museum of Science and Technology and mobile museum exhibitions, the celebration will include the launch of a Currency Museum.
Additionally, there will be an educational campaign on topics such as:
Cash handling (Keep the Cedi Clean)
Currency lifecycle (Currency Process Chart)
Security features (Know the Cedi)
In September, the Bank will embark on community outreach forums to engage stakeholders through interactive dialogue, alongside roadshows dubbed “Cedi Week.”
In October, the Bank will organise a national essay competition, a currency-themed quiz, and a festival known as CediFest.
The main Cedi@60 anniversary event will be held in November at the Accra International Conference Centre, in partnership with the Currency Research Department.
The celebrations will conclude with a Thanksgiving Service in December 2025.
The Bank of Ghana extends an invitation to institutions, organisations, stakeholders, development partners, and the general public to join the Bank in celebrating this important milestone, the BoG stated in a notice dated July 14, 2025.
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