Ghana BoG Warns Against Repairing Cedi Banknotes for Resale

The Bank of Ghana (BoG) on October 7, 2026, cautioned the public in Ghana against repairing and rejoining damaged Ghana Cedi banknotes for re-issuance or recirculation as a business activity, emphasizing that such practices undermine the currency's integrity and can disrupt the cash cycle. This warning follows the circulation of social media videos depicting individuals using adhesive tape to repair torn notes before reintroducing them into circulation. The central bank explicitly stated that no individual should tape, glue, staple, re-join, or otherwise alter mutilated banknotes, stressing that the Ghana Cedi is legal tender and a vital national symbol whose integrity must be protected. The BoG further highlighted that improperly repaired notes are considered unfit for circulation, can damage ATMs and other currency-processing machines, and may be rejected when presented for payment, potentially leading to financial losses for the public.