Almost all commodities, including luxury items, can be found in the
shops and
markets.
Artefacts from the Ashanti region and northern Ghana can be bought along with attractive
handmade gold and silver jewelry. Modern and old African
art is also available (although prices are high), in particular,
Ashanti stools and brass weights formerly used to measure gold.
Earthenware pots, leatherwork, locally woven shirts and
Bolgatanga baskets woven from multicolored raffia are sold in all the northern
markets. Ghana is home to the traditional
Kente cloth. Shopping tours are organized by the Ministry of Tourism (see
General Info).
Shopping hours Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri 0800-1200 and 1400-1730; Wed and Sat 0800-1300.
Currency Information:CurrencyGhana Cedi (GHS; symbol ¢) = 100 Ghana pesewas. Notes are in denominations of ¢50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of ¢1 and 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 pesewas.
Currency ExchangeThe exchange rate system has been liberalized and foreign currency is freely available through authorized dealers including banks and foreign exchange bureaux. Cash is exchanged at a more preferential rate than traveller's cheques.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsCredit cards (mainly American Express, Mastercard, Diners Club and Visa) are accepted by leading hotels, restaurants, banks, businesses and some shops. Some banks may give cash advances against leading cards. However, those using credit cards should be aware that credit card fraud is common. In large urban areas such as Accra and Kumasi ATMs are commonplace.
Traveller's ChequesTo avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars or Pounds Sterling. Traveller's cheques can be exchanged in large hotels, banks and foreign exchange bureaux.
Currency RestrictionsRestrictions apply.
Banking HoursMon-Thurs 0800-1400; Fri 0800-1500.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Jan 09 |
| £1.00= | ￠1.91 |
| $1.00= | ￠1.30 |
| €1.00= | ￠1.74 |
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