BoG bans currency abuse at social events nationwide

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The Bank of Ghana has cautioned the public against the misuse of the cedi, stressing that practices such as spraying money at events and creating money bouquet…

BoG bans currency abuse at social events nationwide
The Bank of Ghana has cautioned the public against the misuse of the cedi, stressing that practices such as spraying money at events and creating money bouquets are illegal. In a notice issued on July 14, 2026, the central bank explained that such actions violate national laws governing the proper handling of currency. According to the Bank, these practices damage the quality and integrity of the cedi and undermine its public image. It emphasized that offenders risk arrest, fines, or imprisonme…