Ghanaian Cedi
(GHS) Insights
Currency of West Africa's second largest economy; gold, cocoa, and oil exporter; first sub-Saharan African country (outside South Africa) to issue Eurobond; 2022–23 debt crisis impacted GHS severely
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Currency Snapshot
Technical specifications, central bank governance, and market standing for Ghanaian Cedi.
GHS
Standardized ISO 4217 Currency Code
₵
Unicode Glyphs & Display Symbol
1/100 = Pesewa Decimals
Subdivision unit definition
Ghana
Bank of Ghana (BOG)
Bank of Ghana (BOG)
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Market-determined exchange rate mechanism
Currency Standard: Fiat
Classified as Fiat in global trade networks
Banknotes
GHS 1
Coins
1p
Global Network Integration
The FX Intelligence terminal maps the institutional footprint of the Ghanaian Cedi, highlighting cross-border utilization and primary trading corridors.
Verified Authority
Regulated data streams mapped to Bank of Ghana (BOG).
GHS Market Insights
Deep-dive analysis of the Ghanaian Cedi's global impact, remittance role, and institutional influence.
Strong Currency Impact
Cheaper imports; lower cocoa/gold revenues; lower inflation
Weak Currency Impact
Higher gold/cocoa/oil revenues; severe import inflation; higher debt costs (USD-denominated)
Remittance Role
Ghana receives significant remittances (~$4.7 billion/year); major sources USA, UK, Germany, Italy, Netherlands
Central Bank Tools
Monetary Policy Rate (MPR), Cash Reserve Ratio, FX interventions
Common Questions About Ghanaian Cedi
Everything you need to know about GHS exchange rates, banknotes, and historical significance.