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. |
The
beaches of the Atlantic coast are popular with visitors and Ghanaians
alike.