16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless
The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.
01/01/2019: Switch to the Bermuda dollar symbol
Bermuda officially adopted a new currency symbol for the Bermudian dollar, replacing the British pound sign used previously.
16/03/2015: Redesign of banknotes
The Bermuda Monetary Authority unveiled a redesigned series of banknotes featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.
05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change
The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.
01/05/2012: Introduction of polymer banknotes
Bermuda introduced polymer banknotes to replace paper currency for better durability and security.
03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped
The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.
01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi
The new Ghanaian cedi, denoted as GHC, replaced the second cedi at a rate of 1 cedi = 10,000 cedis.
01/01/1997: Incorporation into Federal Reserve System
The US Federal Reserve System incorporated the Bermuda Monetary Authority into its banking system.
06/01/1982: New notes and coins
Bermuda issued new notes and coins, featuring iconic local sights, to commemorate its 375th anniversary.
17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced
Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.
25/02/1972: Introduction of decimal coins
Bermuda introduced a decimal currency system, replacing the old pounds, shillings, and pence.
06/07/1970: Currency Board Agreement
Bermuda established a Currency Board System, pegging the Bermudian dollar at par with the US dollar.
19/07/1965: Cedi Introduced
The Ghanaian pound was replaced by the Ghanaian cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedis, symbolizing economic independence.
06/03/1957: Ghana's Independence
Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, leading to the introduction of the Ghanaian pound as its currency.