Euro to Ghanaian Cedi

The euro (sign: €, code: EUR, number: 978) is the official currency of the Eurozone. Presently, the Eurozone comprises 19 EU states and several non-EU microstates and special territories, such as the Vatican or the Republic of Kosovo. The euro has replaced the former accounting currency European Currency Unit (ECU).

The non-cash form of the euro currency came into existence in 1999. Physical euro banknotes and coins entered into circulation in 2002. The European currency is second in international interbank turnover, succumbing only to the US dollar.

The Ghanaian cedi (sign GH₵, code GHS) is the currency used in circulation in Ghana. The currency is not used outside the country. The Ghanaian cedi uses pesewa as change.

One cedi equals 100 pesewas. In 1965, the cedi became the sole currency in the country. Before that, Ghana had changed its currency several times. Since the country was a British colony, its territory allowed pounds sterling and later on, it was replaced with the West African pound. Afterwards, the Ghanaian pound took its place. All notes, except 50 cedi, depict portraits of the state’s politicians. The 50-cedi banknote portrays the cocoa fruit.