Ghanaian Cedi to Nigerian Naira — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Ghana

Currency Code, Symbol: GHS, GH₵

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50Gp, GH₵1, GH₵2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: GH₵1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200

History: The Ghanaian cedi (GH₵) is the currency used in circulation in Ghana. The currency is not used outside the country. Globally, the currency is denoted as GHS.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.Read More

Country of Circulation: Nigeria

Currency Code, Symbol: NGN, ₦

Denominations of coins in circulation: 50 kobo, ₦1, ₦2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: ₦5, ₦10, ₦20, ₦50, ₦100, ₦200, ₦500, ₦1000

History: The Nigerian naira (₦) is the national currency of Nigeria, a state located in Africa. The currency does not circulate in other countries. In international currency exchange, it is usually abbreviated to NGN.The Nigerian naira can be subdivided into kobo. Every NGN has 100 kobo. The currency has first been issued in 1973, replacing the Nigerian pound. In 2014, the Treasury of Nigeria issued a series of commemorative banknotes worth 100 naira. The notes have a new design, an additional level of protection, and a code that refers you to a site with the history of the country.Read More