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Currency of Ghana: Ghanaian Cedi

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Ghanaian Cedi · GHS · National

Ghanaian Cedi
ISO GHS · GHANA
Ghanaian Cedi
ISO codeGHS
Monetary authorityBank of Ghana
GHS
ISO 4217 code
Currency identifier
1
Currencies with an official role
National
GHS
Display identifier
ISO code used where a standalone symbol is not shown
Time-sensitive
Exchange-rate context
Check the rate date and source
CurrencyGhana Cedi
ISO codeGHS
Largest noteGH₵200
Largest coinGH₵2
Current note seriesCurrent Ghana cedi banknote family

Who Issues Ghanaian Cedi in Ghana

The domestic monetary unit for Ghana is the Ghanaian Cedi (GHS), operating within a framework led by Bank of Ghana. Its standardized ISO 4217 numeric code is 936.

On a Ghanaian Cedi conversion involving Ghana, Bank of Ghana manages the monetary framework for the Ghanaian Cedi in Ghana. GHS is therefore a nationally administered currency rather than an externally issued unit.

Currency architectureNational
Primary currencyGhanaian Cedi (GHS)
Monetary authorityBank of Ghana

Exchange Rate for GHS

On a Ghanaian Cedi conversion involving Ghana, the useful benchmark is a dated GHS observation with its currency pair stated explicitly. The resulting transaction amount can differ once a provider adds its margin or charges. The presentation keeps the rate context explicit.

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For readers comparing GHS, match both the currency pair and the observation date before comparing reference rates. Actual conversion costs depend on the provider's spread, fees and timing. This makes the source trail clear.

Banknotes and Coins

Banknotes

Bank of Ghana's 2025 annual report records the current banknote structure up to GH₵200, while its currency materials cover the lower denominations that remain part of the legal-tender family.

GH₵1
GH₵2
GH₵5
GH₵10
GH₵20
GH₵50
GH₵100
GH₵200

Coins

Bank of Ghana confirmed in 2026 that 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 pesewa coins, together with GH₵1 and GH₵2 coins, remain valid legal tender.

1 pesewa
5 pesewas
10 pesewas
20 pesewas
50 pesewas
GH₵1
GH₵2

Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Ghana?

In Ghana, the Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) is the national currency, with Bank of Ghana responsible for the domestic monetary framework. This gives the reference observation clearly bounded.

Who manages the currency system in Ghana?

Bank of Ghana is the main monetary authority identified for Ghana.

Are the exchange rates for Ghana real-time?

For reference-rate use in Ghana, a supported conversion is based on the latest reference observation available to the tool, with the observation date shown. The figure is informational and can differ from a bank, card or cash-counter quote. The wording keeps the observation easy to date.

Data note: Figures marked with * are sourced from external institutions or data providers and may change after publication. Exchange rates, payment statistics and other time-sensitive figures are provided for general reference and may not reflect current market, bank, card-network or transaction rates. DigifyWorld aims to use reliable sources and keep information current, but cannot guarantee that all data is complete, real-time or 100% accurate. Check the cited source or relevant monetary authority when making financial decisions.

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Sources & methodology

The institutional description for Ghana is grounded in Bank of Ghana and the relevant monetary arrangement. ISO 4217 is used for the GHS identifier; exchange-arrangement facts and dated rate observations are treated as different data layers. This provides the reference value properly qualified.

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Exchange-rate note: the GHS converter for Ghana requests a supported reference-rate source and displays the observation date. If no supported observation is available, the converter shows that a reference rate is unavailable instead of estimating one.