| 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. |