Bank of Ghana

Bank of Ghana
HeadquartersAccra, Greater Accra, Ghana
Established1957; 67 years ago (1957)
Ownership100% state ownership[1]
GovernorDr. Ernest Kwamina Yedu Addison
Central bank ofGhana
CurrencyGhanaian cedi
GHS (ISO 4217)
Websitewww.bog.gov.gh

The Bank of Ghana (abbreviated as BoG) is the Central Bank of Ghana. It is located in Accra and was formed in 1957.[2] The Bank of Ghana has Seven Regional Offices in addition to its head office in Accra. The regional offices are located in the following cities, Hohoe, Kumasi, Sunyani, Tamale, Takoradi, Bolgatanga, Wa. The regional offices are responsible for implementing the policies and directives of the Bank of Ghana in their respective regions. They also provide banking services to the government, financial institutions, and the public.[3]

The bank is active in developing financial inclusion policies and is a member of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion.[4][5][6]

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  2. ^ "Bank of Ghana, Biography". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  3. ^ "Bank of Ghana – Central Bank". 12 October 2023. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Alliance for Financial Inclusion – Members". 18 June 2019. Archived from the original on 20 February 2012.
  5. ^ "About the Bank – Bank of Ghana". Retrieved 12 July 2023.
  6. ^ "Bank of Ghana, Biography". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 12 July 2023.