BusinessAugust 19, 2026

cedi

SEE-dee

Definition

The official national currency of Ghana.

Etymology

Derived from the Akan word 'sedie,' which means 'cowrie shell,' referring to the shells that were historically used as a form of currency in the region.

In the news

The article uses the term to discuss Ghana's economic stabilization, noting that improved confidence in the cedi is a sign of broader financial recovery.

Managing Political Risk in Business: The Perspective of Financial Analyst

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