Ghana news briefing
Rejecting cedi coins is a criminal offence punishable by law – BoG warns traders
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has cautioned traders, transport operators, and businesses that refusing to accept Ghana cedi coins as payment for goods and services is a criminal offence punishable by law.
The BoG also encouraged members of the public to report incidents of coin rejection to the nearest Bank of Ghana office, the Ghana Police Service, or through the bank's official communication channels.
The central bank urged the public to stop rejecting cedi coins, warning that persistent offenders risk arrest, prosecution, fines, or imprisonment.
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