President John Dramani Mahama said Ghana’s newly introduced Heritage Series cedi notes would serve as everyday educational tools, bringing the country’s history and cultural heritage closer to younger generations.

Speaking at the launch of the new banknotes on Thursday, November 12, Mr. Mahama said the historical figures, landmarks and cultural symbols featured on the currency would encourage children to learn about Ghana’s past beyond the confines of classrooms and museums.

“History belongs in our classrooms and museums, and it also deserves a place in our everyday lives,” he said. “The Heritage Series helps bridge those settings, placing reminders of our national journey in the hands of the new generation.”

The president said the figures honoured on the banknotes represented individuals whose sacrifices and contributions had helped shape the country. He urged young Ghanaians to draw inspiration from their legacy and recognise their role in shaping the nation’s future.

“To our young people, I say that you, too, have a place in this story. Through your learning, enterprise and service, you will shape what Ghana becomes,” he said.

Beyond their commemorative value, the new banknotes feature changes intended to improve durability and ease of use, Mr. Mahama said.

The Heritage Series is printed on reinforced cotton paper designed to withstand wear for longer than the existing notes. The banknotes are also smaller, a change the president said would make them easier to handle and carry.

The introduction of the new currency will not result in the immediate withdrawal of existing cedi notes. Instead, the two series will circulate alongside each other during a gradual transition.

Mr. Mahama said banks would progressively withdraw the older banknotes as the Heritage Series becomes more widely circulated, eventually allowing the new notes to take over.

Source:TheDotNews