Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) TradingHours.com
The Ghanaian Cedi is the primary currency of Ghana. This currency is used by an estimated 29,767,108 people. Based on our estimate, Ghanaian Cedi is the #42 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Ghanaian Cedi is "GHS". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 936. The currency symbol for the Cedi is "GH¢".
Ghanaian Cedi conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
GHS Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Ghanaian Cedi is Ghana.
There are approximately 29,767,108 people around the world who use the Ghanaian Cedi. The Ghanaian Cedi is the #42 most used widely currency is the world.
29,767,108 user population
Ranked #42 in the worldGHS Exchange Rates
1 Ghanaian Cedi equals:
† Rates last updated at 54 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
GHS Currency Facts
GHS Details
| ISO 4217 Code | GHS |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 936 |
| Unit Name | Cedi |
| Symbol | GH¢ |
| Currency Nicknames | N.a. |
GHS Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | Pesewa |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | Gp |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | GH¢5, GH¢10, GH¢20, GH¢50, GH¢1 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | N.a. |
| Frequently Used Coins | GH¢1, 10Gp, 20Gp, 50Gp |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
GHS Issuance
| Central Bank | Bank of Ghana |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.bog.gov.gh |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 29,767,108 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #42 |
| GHS Inflation Rate | 9.84% |
| Inflation Rank | #9 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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GHS Currency History
The Ghanaian Cedi was created in July 2007. The table below shows the history of currencies that ultimately became the Ghanaian Cedi.
| Currency | Active | Replaced By |
|---|---|---|
| Ghanaian cedi (GHC) | January 1967 to July 2007 | GHS |