Cash usage
Cash and mobile money are important in Ghana, while card acceptance is more common at larger businesses.
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Ghana Currency Guide
Learn how the Ghanaian cedi is used in Ghana, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Ghanaian Cedi in Ghana
Monetary framework
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi as its official currency.
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GHS0.086048 USD1 GHS = 0.08604815 USD
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Currency facts
GHS at a glance
CurrencyGhanaian Cedi
ISO codeGHS
SymbolGH₵
Minor unitPesewa
Decimal places2
Central bankBank of Ghana
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Ghana
Official use
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi as its official currency.
Payment environment
Cash and mobile money are important in Ghana, while card acceptance is more common at larger businesses.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
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FAQ
Ghana currency questions
Which currency is used in Ghana?
Ghana uses the Ghanaian cedi as its official currency.
Does Ghana have multiple official currencies?
Ghana has one official currency: the Ghanaian cedi (GHS).
How can I compare the Ghanaian cedi?
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