In a heartfelt message that resonated with traders and citizens alike, Dr. Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, emphasized the symbolic and economic importance of the Ghanaian cedi during a visit to Accra’s bustling Makola Market.

Accompanied by staff from the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Asiama met with local traders—whom he described as “the everyday champions of Ghana’s economy”—to promote a renewed culture of respect for the national currency. The visit was part of the ongoing #CediAt60 campaign, commemorating six decades of the cedi as a symbol of Ghana’s sovereignty and economic resilience.

“A currency is more than paper; it carries the pride, discipline, and spirit of a people,” Dr. Asiama shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.

The campaign’s core message is simple yet powerful: treat the cedi with dignity. Citizens are being urged to avoid crumpling, writing on, or carelessly handling the currency. Instead, the public is encouraged to preserve the cedi’s physical integrity as a reflection of national pride and self-worth.

Key Reminders from the #CediAt60 Campaign:

Don’t crumple the cedi 
Don’t write on it 
Don’t squeeze it into your pocket 
Treat it with dignity 

Dr. Asiama concluded with a rallying call: 

“The cedi reflects our identity — and how we handle it reflects how we value ourselves. Let’s keep it clean. Let’s keep it strong. Let’s keep it proud.”

As Ghana celebrates the cedi’s 60th anniversary, the Bank of Ghana’s initiative serves as a timely reminder that national pride begins with everyday actions—even in how we handle our money.