Ashangi cedi

Ashangi cedi

1 cedi coin
ISO 4217
Unit
Plural	cedis
Symbol	₵‎
Denominations
Subunit
1/100	birr
Banknotes	100₵, 200₵, 500₵, 1000₵
Coins	1₵, 2₵, 5₵, 10₵, 20₵, 50₵
Demographics
User(s)	Ashanga
Issuance
Central bank	Bank of Ashanga
Valuation
Inflation	16%

The cedi (pronounced SEE-dee, sign: ₵, code: AHC) is the official currency of Ashanga, one Cedi is subdivided into one hundred Birr. Due to high inflation, birr coins were discontinued in 2006.

History

• 1927 Cedi (high inflation, low value)
• 1965 Cedi ("Republican cedi")
• Birr coins removed due to low value
• 2006 Reform (partially fixes value issues)
• Inflation struggles

Coins

Value	Description						First issued
	Obverse	Reverse	Metal		Diameter	Edge
1 cedi		Scale of justice		Bronze	18.75 mm	Smooth	April 2006
2 cedis					19.75 mm	Smooth	April 2006
5 cedis					20.75 mm	Smooth	April 2006
10 cedis				Silver	22.25 mm	Milled	June 2006
20 cedis					23.25 mm	Milled	June 2006
50 cedis				Gold	25.25 mm	Reeded	August 2013

Banknotes

Value	Description					First issued
	Obverse	Reverse	Main color		Dimensions
100 cedis				Green	125 × 70 mm	March 2008
200 cedis				Blue	135 × 70 mm	March 2008
500 cedis				Red	145 × 70 mm	March 2008
1000 cedis				Gold	165 × 70 mm	August 2013