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The cedi (currency code: GHS) is the unit of currency of Ghana. One cedi is divided into one hundred pesewas. The present cedi was introduced on July 3, 2007, and was equal to 10,000 old cedi when redenomination saw four zeros lopped off the value. It was the highest-valued currency unit issued by sovereign countries in Africa in 2007. Learn more about the history of Ghana through these pages.

The word "cedi" is derived from the Akan word for cowry shell. Cowry shells were once used in Ghana as a form of currency in the past. The Twi name for money in Ghana is Sika. Pronounced "SeekA"

There are a number of ATM mainly Barclays in the Greater Accra region as well as surrounding areas so you are always assured easy access to your Ghana holiday money. There are also a number of African Banks such as Ghana International Bank, UBA and Zenith plus many more.

Our Ghana Cedi Currency converter below offers real time currency convertions on all world currencies so you will always know how much Cedi's your Yen or Euros will give you.

Ghana Cedi Conversion tips

Please note to do conversions against the New Ghana Cedi as this is what is in circulation now, even though people still refer to the old Ghana Cedi rate which is usually 1 to 10,000. The Ghana Cedi convertor below allows you to check rates against the old and the new Cedi.

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