Currency Profile

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

The Ghanaian cedi is Ghana's official currency. It is divided into 100 pesewas and is issued by the Bank of Ghana.

ISO codeGHS
SymbolGH₵
Central bankBank of Ghana
Minor unitPesewa
RegionMiddle East & Africa
Statusactive
Issuing authorityBank of Ghana

Currency facts

About the Ghanaian Cedi

GHS is used for domestic prices, accounts and settlement in Ghana. The code distinguishes the current cedi in international datasets and payment records.

Issuing authorityBank of Ghana

Currency coverage

Where the Ghanaian cedi is official

Official tenderGhana

Countries

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FAQ

GHS questions

What is GHS?

GHS is the ISO 4217 code for the Ghanaian cedi. The Ghanaian cedi is Ghana's official currency. It is divided into 100 pesewas and is issued by the Bank of Ghana.

Who issues the Ghanaian cedi?

The Bank of Ghana is the principal monetary authority associated with the Ghanaian cedi.

Where is GHS official tender?

GHS is official tender in Ghana.

Exchange-rate information is provided for reference only and is not financial, trading or investment advice.

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