Nigeria
Nigeria new date (2019) 1,000-naira note (B229q) confirmed
15 11, 2019 16:08 Category: Africa
Like B229p, but new date (2019). Prefix F/70.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2019) 500-naira note (B228v) confirmed
02 10, 2019 09:28 Category: Africa
Like B228u, but new date (2019). Prefix Q/97.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Nigeria new sig/date (2019) 200-naira note (B227y) confirmed
17 09, 2019 06:58 Category: Africa
Like B227x, but new signatures and date (2019). Prefix L/24.
Courtesy of Ivan Bogdanov (bonistics.org).
Nigeria new sig/date (2019) 50-naira note (B236l) confirmed
11 08, 2019 16:35 Category: Africa
Like B236k, but new signatures (Emefiele/Eleje) and new date (2019). Prefix VG.
Courtesy of Felix Ohmberger.
West African States adopt eco as common currency to be introduced in 2020
02 07, 2019 10:13 Category: Africa
According to a CNN article dated 1 July 2019, the Economic Community of West African States (consisting of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo) has adopted the name “eco” for a planned single currency to be used in the region. Originally intended to be launched in 2000, the common currency has been postponed multiple times, and the newest target date is 2020.
Nigeria new date (2019) 10-naira note (B235o) confirmed
03 06, 2019 07:46 Category: Africa
Like B235p, but new date (2019).
Courtesy of Felix Ohmberger.
Nigeria new signature 1,000-naira note (B229p) confirmed
13 05, 2019 17:13 Category: Africa
Like B229o, but new signatures (Emefiele/Eleje). Prefix C/72.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts
Nigeria new date (2018) 5-naira note (B234j) confirmed
09 03, 2019 08:46 Category: Africa
Like B234i, but new date (2018). Prefix DP.
Courtesy of Felix Ohmberger.
Nigeria new signature 500-naira note (B228u) confirmed
17 02, 2019 19:17 Category: Africa
Like B228t, but new signatures. Prefix AA/98.
Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
Nigeria new sig. 10-naira note (B235n) confirmed
09 02, 2019 14:51 Category: Africa
Like B235m, but new signatures (Godwin Emefiele and Priscilla Ekwueme Eleje). Prefix FH.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Nigeria new date (2018) 500-naira note (B228t) confirmed
22 12, 2018 03:34 Category: Africa
Like B228s, but new date (2018).
Courtesy of Jean-Michel Engels.
Nigeria new date (2018) 1,000-naira note (B229o) confirmed
31 08, 2018 07:49 Category: Africa
Like B229n, but new date (2018). Prefix A/58.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn (http://www.facebook.com/myriakorea).
Nigeria new date (2018) 50-naira note (B236k) confirmed
19 06, 2018 14:22 Category: Africa
Like B236j, but new date (2018).
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2018) 20-naira note (B232r) confirmed
17 05, 2018 08:07 Category: Africa
Like B232q, but new date (2018). Prefix EY.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2018) 200-naira note (B227x) confirmed
20 03, 2018 08:16 Category: Africa
Like B227w, but new date (2018). Prefix AG/97.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2017) 1,000-naira note (B229n) confirmed
10 10, 2017 10:51 Category: Africa
According to an article on elGrapfoscopio dated 18 November 2010, the Banco de Guatemala is preparing to issue 5-quetzal (US$0.60) polymer banknotes in 2011.
Additional information and images are requested.
Additional information and images are requested.
Nigeria new date (2017) 20-naira note (B232q) confirmed
03 09, 2017 11:39 Category: Africa
Like B232p, but new date (2017). Prefix ED.
Courtesy of Felix Ohmberger.
Nigeria new date (2017) 50-naira note (B236j) confirmed
17 08, 2017 12:32 Category: Africa
Like B236i, but new date (2017). Prefix TU.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2017) 500-naira note (B228s) confirmed
11 08, 2017 15:08 Category: Africa
Like B228r, but new date (2017). Prefix Y/50.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2017) 10-naira note (B235l) confirmed
24 07, 2017 07:57 Category: Africa
Like B235k, but new date (2017). Prefix EG.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2017) 5-naira note (B234i) confirmed
10 05, 2017 09:23 Category: Africa
Like B234h, but new date (2017). Prefix DQ.
Courtesy of Felix Ohmberger.
Nigeria new date (2017) 200-naira note (B227w) confirmed
25 04, 2017 06:37 Category: Africa
Like B227v, but new date (2017). Prefix D/76.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2016) 500-naira note (B228r) confirmed
23 01, 2017 14:56 Category: Africa
Like B228q, but new date (2016). Prefix V/99.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Nigeria new date (2016) 5-naira note (B234h) confirmed
22 01, 2017 10:23 Category: Africa
Like B234g, but new date (2016). Prefix DE.
Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
Nigeria new date (2016) 50-naira note (B236i) confirmed
02 01, 2017 09:16 Category: Africa
Nigeria new date (2016) 200-naira note (B227v) confirmed
03 11, 2016 08:34 Category: Africa
Like B227u, but new date (2016). Prefix B/52.
Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
Nigeria new date (2016) 20-naira note (B232p) confirmed
26 06, 2016 08:41 Category: Africa
B232p: Like B232o, but new date (2016). Prefix DB.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Nigeria new date (2016) 1,000-naira note (B229m) confirmed
19 06, 2016 09:42 Category: Africa
Courtesy of Peter Lorenc.
Nigeria new date (2015) 1,000-naira note (B229l) confirmed
17 03, 2016 08:35 Category: Africa
Nigeria new date (2016) 10-naira note (B235k) confirmed
16 03, 2016 19:08 Category: Africa
Nigeria new sig/date (2015) 200-naira note (B227u) confirmed
08 11, 2015 08:14 Category: Africa
Like B227t2, but new date (2015) and new signatures. Prefix A/38.
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Nigeria new signature 1,000-naira note (B229k) confirmed
20 08, 2015 07:15 Category: Africa
Like B229j, but new signature. Prefix K/98.
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Nigeria new sig/date (2015) 10-naira note (B235j) confirmed
20 08, 2015 07:14 Category: Africa
Like B235i, but new date (2015) and signatures. Prefix BV.
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Nigeria new date (2015) 500-naira note confirmed
19 07, 2015 15:42 Category: Africa
B228o
500 naira, 2015. Like B228p, but new date (2015). Prefix P-66.
Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
Nigeria new date (2015) 20-naira note confirmed
15 07, 2015 16:41 Category: Africa
Nigeria new sig/date (2014) 500-naira note confirmed
01 05, 2015 06:16 Category: Africa
500 naira, 2014. Like B228, but new date and new signatures. Prefix P/12.
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Nigeria new sig/date (2015) 50-naira note confirmed
28 03, 2015 10:05 Category: Africa
50 naira, 2015. Like B236, but new date and signatures (Godwin Emefiele and Olufemi Fabamwo).
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new sig/date (2014) 5-naira note confirmed
03 03, 2015 09:02 Category: Africa
5 naira, 2014. Like B234e, but new date and new signatures (Godwin Emefiele and Olufemi Fabamwo).
Courtesy of Evgeny Afanasov.
Courtesy of Evgeny Afanasov.
Nigeria new sig/date (2015) 5-naira note confirmed
10 02, 2015 09:48 Category: Africa
5 naira, 2015. Like B234e, but new date and new signatures (Godwin Emefiele and Olufemi Fabamwo).
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Nigeria new 100-naira commemorative confirmed
09 02, 2015 09:08 Category: Africa | Commemorative
CBN B38 (PNL): 100 naira (US$0.70)
Purple, red, peach, brown, and green. Front: Coconut as registration device; Chief Obafemi Awolowo, former Premier of Western Region; several coconuts; green-to-purple SPARK patch with manilla; cotton boll. Back: Manillas; primitive animal figures (alligator, snake, fish, turtle) and leaves in underprint; Quick Recognition Code; manila and coconuts; five Nigerians in native dress playing musical instrument, carrying baskets, and dancing; coat of arms; cowrie shells. Motion windowed security thread with the Nigerian flag and 100. Watermark: Chief Obafemi Awolowo and electrotype 100 CBN. Printer: Unknown. 151 x 78 mm.
a. 2014. Signature 21. Prefix AB - AD. Intro: 19.12.2014.
This is the first banknote in the world to incorporate a Quick Recognition Code into its design. When scanned with an Internet-enabled mobile device, the code goes to a web site which tells the centenary story of Nigeria. The code is the same on every note.
You can even scan the code directly from this screen or click here to visit the ₦100 Commemorative Centenary Banknote web site.
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Nigeria new date (2014) 20-naira note confirmed
24 01, 2015 09:08 Category: Africa
20 naira, 2014. Like B232, but new date (signatures: Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Mahmoud K. Umar).
This denomination has been confirmed dated 2014 with two different signature combinations (the pair cited above, as well as Godwin Emefiele and Olufemi Fabamwo). Curiously, there appears to be overlapping of the prefixes for the signature varieties, with alphabetically earlier prefixes appearing on notes with the newer signatures than the older signatures.
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
This denomination has been confirmed dated 2014 with two different signature combinations (the pair cited above, as well as Godwin Emefiele and Olufemi Fabamwo). Curiously, there appears to be overlapping of the prefixes for the signature varieties, with alphabetically earlier prefixes appearing on notes with the newer signatures than the older signatures.
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Nigeria new sig/date (2014) 20-naira note confirmed
16 01, 2015 16:17 Category: Africa
20 naira, 2014. Like B232l, but new date and new signatures (Godwin Emefiele and Olufemi Fabamwo).
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Nigeria new 100-naira commemorative to be issued 19.12.2014
16 12, 2014 13:29 Category: Africa | Commemorative
On 12 November 2014, Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan unveiled a new 100-naira banknote to commemorate Nigeria's 100 years of existence. According to an article on allAfrica, the note will be introduced on 19 December 2014.
The note features Crane's Motion windowed security thread with the Nigerian flag and 100 moving when the note is tilted, as well as a SPARK patch that changes color from green to purple when tilted.
Nigeria new signature variety 1,000-naira note confirmed
24 01, 2015 09:22 Category: Africa
The Governor's signature on the 1,000-naira note dated 2013 and 2014 is confirmed in two different lengths. One in which it is longer than the Director's signature, and another in which they are about the same length.
Courtesy of Chris Hall.
Nigeria new 100-naira commemorative unveiled
12 11, 2014 08:50 Category: Africa | Commemorative
On 12 November 2014, Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan unveiled a new 100-naira banknote to commemorate Nigeria's 100 years of existence. Although the new note will have the same portrait of Chief Obafemi Awolowo on front as the existing note of the same denomination (CBN B26), it will have a new color scheme and increased security features, including "One Nigeria, Great Promise" in microprinting. On the back it will feature traditional dancers as well as a quickresponse code (QRC) which when scanned leads users to a website about Nigeria's history. Both notes will circulate in parallel.
Courtesy of Cleo Phas and Francisco Munoz.
Nigeria new date (2014) 10-naira note confirmed
03 11, 2014 10:28 Category: Africa
10 naira, 2014. Like B235, but new date.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new variety 200-naira notes confirmed
01 10, 2014 14:36 Category: Africa
200 naira, 2014. Like B227t1, but date in italics and black (not brown) signatures.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Nigeria new date (2014) 100-naira notes confirmed
01 10, 2014 14:38 Category: Africa
100 naira, 2014. Like B226, but new date. Also, on note with B/10 prefix, the signatures appear at center on front with DIRECTOR OF CURRENCY OPERATIONS title on one line. On note with B/86 prefix, the signatures appear at lower center on front, with DIRECTOR OF CURRENCY / OPERATIONS title on two lines.
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn.
Nigeria new date (2014) 500-naira note confirmed
25 08, 2014 14:15 Category: Africa
500 naira, 2014. Like B228, but new date.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2013) 200-naira note confirmed
23 08, 2014 09:21 Category: Africa
200 naira, 2013. Like B227, but new date.
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Courtesy of Evžen Škňouřil.
Nigeria new date (2013) 500-naira note confirmed
13 07, 2014 09:47 Category: Africa
500 naira, 2013. Like B228, but new date.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new date (2014) 200-naira note confirmed
12 07, 2014 10:16 Category: Africa
200 naira, 2014. Like B227, but new date.
Courtesy of Mohammed Elarabi.
Courtesy of Mohammed Elarabi.
Nigeria new date (2013) 100-naira note confirmed
12 07, 2014 10:15 Category: Africa
100 naira, 2013. Like B226, but new date.
Courtesy of Mohammed Elarabi.
Courtesy of Mohammed Elarabi.
Nigeria new date (2014) 1,000-naira note confirmed
03 05, 2014 08:15 Category: Africa
1,000 naira, 2014. Like B229, but new date.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria may dump polymer for paper in 2014
26 11, 2013 07:13 Category: Africa
According to various news sources dated 26 November 2013, the Central Bank of Nigeria has announced its intention to revert to paper from polymer for its banknote substrate. Nigeria has been issuing low-denomination (5 to 50 naira) notes on polymer since the introduction of the 20-naira note (CBN B32a) on 28 February 2007. In justifying the move, the bank cited the fading of the notes and the bribery scandal surrounding Securency, the substrate supplier. The switch back to paper is expected to begin in 2014 and take place gradually, with the new notes printed by the state-run Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company rather than abroad.
Nigeria new sig/date (2013) 10-naira note confirmed
24 11, 2013 13:27 Category: Africa
10 naira, 2013. Like B235, but new date and signatures.
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (www.banknoten.de).
Nigeria new date (2013) 20-naira note confirmed
16 11, 2013 13:27 Category: Africa
20 naira, 2013. Like B232k, but new date.
Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
Nigeria new sig/date (2012) 20-naira note confirmed
16 09, 2013 08:41 Category: Africa
20 naira, 2012. Like B232j, but new date and signatures.
Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (http://www.banknoten.de).
Nigeria new sig/date (2013) 5-naira note confirmed
12 07, 2013 09:11 Category: Africa
5 naira, 2013. Like B234, but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Mahmoud K. Umar).
Courtesy of Mohammed Elarabi.
Nigeria new sig/date (2013) 50-naira note confirmed
04 06, 2013 09:56 Category: Africa
50 naira, 2013. Like B236, but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Mahmoud K. Umar).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria to switch lower denominations from polymer to paper mid-year
24 04, 2013 06:39 Category: Africa
According to an article in ThisDayLive dated 24 April 2012, Tunde Lemo, the deputy governor of operations for the Central Bank of Nigeria, defended the bank's plans to stop the printing of lower denominations of the naira in polymer and revert to paper currency because the former reportedly fades too much, making the notes unsuitable for circulation. “By the middle of the year, we will start producing the lower denomination notes in paper not in polymer. My plea is that Nigerians should be patient with us. It wasn’t the fault of the CBN; it is just because we have to go back to the drawing board. We will correct that in the course of the year. Polymer certainly will be phased out. In fact, no new note is being printed in polymer now,” said Lemo.
Nigeria reported to be eliminating polymer notes
15 03, 2013 16:26 Category: Africa
According to an artilce in PM News dated 11 March 2013, the Central Bank of Nigeria will cease printing polymer notes because of complaints that the notes fade and shrink over time, and environmental concerns regarding their disposal when unfit.
Nigeria halts plans to restructure currency
24 09, 2012 08:22 Category: Africa
According to the following press release issued 20 September 2012, the president of Nigeria has instructed the central bank to halt plans to restructure the nation's currency following public concerns about inflation that erupted after last month's announcement that a 5,000-naira note would be issued in Q1 2013.
Update on the Proposed Currency Restructuring Exercise ‘Project CURE’
Under Section 19(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act 2007, “the currency notes and coins issued by the Bank shall be -
a. In such denominations of the naira or fractions thereof as shall be approved by the President on the recommendation of the Board; and
b. Of such forms and designs and bear such devices as shall be approved by the President on the recommendation of the Board.”
In line with the above provisions and for the purposes of more efficient payments and currency management systems, the CBN proposed and obtained the approval of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, to embark on the currency restructuring exercise, codenamed ‘Project CURE’ on December 19, 2011.
The CBN hereby informs the general public that the President, on Thursday, September 20, 2012, directed that further action on the approved restructuring exercise be stopped.
In full compliance with the provisions of the law, the CBN hereby announces that further action on the said restructuring exercise has been stopped, until such a time Mr. President may direct otherwise.
It is important to stress that till date, no contract whatsoever, has been awarded by the CBN in connection with the printing and minting of the new currency notes and coins. Consequently, no currency note or coin has been printed or minted under the proposed exercise.
In line with its mandate, the CBN remains committed to the pursuit of policies and programmes aimed at promoting the growth and development of the Nigerian economy.
Courtesy of Aidan Work.
Update on the Proposed Currency Restructuring Exercise ‘Project CURE’
Under Section 19(1) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act 2007, “the currency notes and coins issued by the Bank shall be -
a. In such denominations of the naira or fractions thereof as shall be approved by the President on the recommendation of the Board; and
b. Of such forms and designs and bear such devices as shall be approved by the President on the recommendation of the Board.”
In line with the above provisions and for the purposes of more efficient payments and currency management systems, the CBN proposed and obtained the approval of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, to embark on the currency restructuring exercise, codenamed ‘Project CURE’ on December 19, 2011.
The CBN hereby informs the general public that the President, on Thursday, September 20, 2012, directed that further action on the approved restructuring exercise be stopped.
In full compliance with the provisions of the law, the CBN hereby announces that further action on the said restructuring exercise has been stopped, until such a time Mr. President may direct otherwise.
It is important to stress that till date, no contract whatsoever, has been awarded by the CBN in connection with the printing and minting of the new currency notes and coins. Consequently, no currency note or coin has been printed or minted under the proposed exercise.
In line with its mandate, the CBN remains committed to the pursuit of policies and programmes aimed at promoting the growth and development of the Nigerian economy.
Courtesy of Aidan Work.
Nigeria to abandon polymer banknotes
13 09, 2012 08:36 Category: Africa
According to an article in allAfrica dated 12 September 2012, the Central Bank of Nigeria plans to no longer print banknotes on polymer due to higher costs (a result of Australia-based Securency's monopoly on the substrate) and environmental issues. Currently the bank issues polymer notes in its lowest denominations of 5, 10, 20, and 50 naira. All but the 50-naira denomination will be replaced by coins when the bank restructures the currency as expected in 2013.
Nigeria to introduce new notes in Q1 2013
23 08, 2012 16:00 Category: Africa
According to an article on WorldStage dated 23 August 2012, the Central Bank of Nigeria has announced plans to introduce a new 5,000-naira (US$32) banknote in the first quarter fo 2013. The restructuring exercise, code-named Project Cure, will change the naira currency structure to 12, comprising of six coins and six banknote denominations. “Under the structure, the existing denominations of N50, N100, N200, N500 and N1,000 will be designed with added security features. It is our pleasure to inform you that a new high currency denomination will also be introduced. It is the N5,000 note. In the same vein, the lower banknote denominations of N5, N10 and N20 will be coined,” said the Governor of the Bank, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Sanusi.
The new 5,000-naira banknote will have pictures of three Nigerian heroine and nationalists, namely Mrs. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Mrs Margaret Ekpo and Alhaja Sawaba Gambo on the front while the National Assembly pictures would be the illustrations at its back.
The new 5,000-naira banknote will have pictures of three Nigerian heroine and nationalists, namely Mrs. Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Mrs Margaret Ekpo and Alhaja Sawaba Gambo on the front while the National Assembly pictures would be the illustrations at its back.
Nigeria new sig/date (2012) 1,000-naira note confirmed
20 05, 2012 20:09 Category: Africa
1,000 naira (US$7.15), 2012. Like CBN B29 (P36), but but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Mahmoud K. Umar).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new sig/date (2012) 100-naira note confirmed
20 05, 2012 20:10 Category: Africa
100 naira (US$0.70), 2012. Like B226 (P28), but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
100 naira (US$0.70), 2012. Like B226 (P28), but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Mahmoud K. Umar).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2012) 200-naira note confirmed
20 05, 2012 20:10 Category: Africa
200 naira (US$1.45), 2012. Like B227 (P29), but new date.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2011) 5-naira note confirmed
20 05, 2012 20:10 Category: Africa
5 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like B234 (PNL), but new date.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria contemplating new 2,000- and 5,000-naira notes
16 05, 2012 13:01 Category: Africa
According to an article in Leadership dated 13 May 2012, the Central Bank of Nigeria is contemplating introducing 2,000- and 5,000-naira (US$13 and $31, respectively) notes, as well as replacing the 10-, 20-, and 50-naira notes with coins.
Nigeria new 200-naira note variety reported
25 01, 2012 14:29 Category: Africa
Both of the above scans are of 200-naira (US$1.25) notes dated 2010, signed by Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda, with prefix numerators AG. However, on the note on the left the spelled out denomination “Two Hundred Naira” and the signatures are located higher up, the word “Two” is 9-mm tall versus 11-mm tall, and Sanusi’s signature is equal in width to that of Nda. All other images I’ve examined of this denomination dated 2000 to 2011 are like the note on the right. Does anyone else have an example of the “short Two” vareity? If so, please send scans so it can be confirmed and the serial number range narrowed.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Nigeria new sig/date (2010) 100-naira note confirmed
06 01, 2012 14:09 Category: Africa
100 naira (US$0.70), 2010. Like CBN B26 (P28), but new date and signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 500-naira note confirmed
06 01, 2012 14:08 Category: Africa
500 naira (US$3.60), 2011. Like CBN B28 (P30), but new date and signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2011) 50-naira variety confirmed
06 01, 2012 14:33 Category: Africa
50 naira (US$0.35), 2011. Like B236 (PNL), but new date, signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 7-digit serial numbers. Printer: (G&D). Polymer.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2011) 10-naira note confirmed with 6-digit serial numbers
12 11, 2011 13:15 Category: Africa
10 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like previous unlisted polymer 10-naira notes, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 6-digit serial numbers.
Courtesy of Mohammed el-Arabi.
Courtesy of Mohammed el-Arabi.
Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 10- and 20-naira notes confirmed
05 11, 2011 16:39 Category: Africa
10 naira (US$0.05), 2011. Like previous unlisted polymer 10-naira notes, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 7-digit serial numbers.
20 naira (US$0.10), 2011. Like P34, but new date, new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda), and 6-digit serial numbers.
Courtesy of Mohammed el-Arabi.
Nigeria chapter of The Banknote Book is now available
08 09, 2011 22:26 Category: The Banknote Book | Africa
The Nigeria chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.
This 20-page catalog covers notes issued by the Government of Nigeria in 1918, and the Central Bank of Nigeria from 1958 to present. Revised 26 June 2016.
Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
- Sharp color images of note’s front and back without overlap
- Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
- Specific identification of all vignette elements
- Security features described in full
- Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note
- Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
- Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
- Date reproduced exactly as on note
- Precise date of introduction noted when known
- Replacement note information
- Signature tables, often with names and terms of service
- Background information for historical and cultural context
- Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties
- Bibliographic sources listed for further research
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Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 50-naira note confirmed
26 07, 2011 19:38 Category: Africa
50 naira (US$0.30), 2011. Like unlisted 50-naira note first issued dated 2009, but new date and new signatures (Sanusi Lamido Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Nigeria new date (2011) 200-naira note confirmed
19 07, 2011 21:25 Category: Africa
200 naira (US$1.30), 2011. Like P29, but new date and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new sig/date (2011) 100-naira note confirmed
30 05, 2011 23:44 Category: Africa
100 naira (US$0.65), 2011. Like P28, but new date and new signatures.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new sig 20-naira note confirmed
27 04, 2011 09:14 Category: Africa
20 naira (US$0.12), 2010. Like P34, but new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Nigeria new sig 1,000-naira note confirmed
21 02, 2011 12:03 Category: Africa
1,000 naira (US$6.50), 2010. Like P36, but new date and signature (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Anyone interested in buying one of these notes can contact the contributor by clicking the link below. Be sure to say you saw it mentioned on Banknotenews.com.
Courtesy of Rafal Nogowczyk.
Nigeria new sig/date (2010) 200-naira note confirmed
14 01, 2011 11:33 Category: Africa
200 naira (US$1.30), 2010. Like P29, but new date and signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new sig/date (2010) 10-naira note confirmed
07 11, 2010 18:17 Category: Africa
10 naira (US$0.05), 2010. 6-digit serial number, signatures Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2010) 10-naira note confirmed
24 10, 2010 22:44 Category: Africa
10 naira (US$0.07), 2010. Like 10-naira note originally dated 2009, but new date and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Muhammad Nda). 6-digit serial number.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria plans to redesign its banknotes
30 09, 2010 11:43 Category: Africa
According to a press release from the Central Bank of Nigeria dated 29 September 2010, the bank is redesigning the country’s notes to reduce cost and enhance security. Governor Mallam Lamido Sanusi said, “We will soon unfold proposals that should mark the beginning of the return of coins into circulation in the economy. The CBN has evolved plans that would enhance the efficiency and self-reliance of Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company (NSMPC) with a view to improving its performance in note printing.
Nigeria new sig/date (2010) 500-naira note confirmed
09 09, 2010 08:31 Category: Africa
500 naira (US$3.30), 2010. Like P30, but new date (2010) and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Muhammad Nda).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new 50-naira commemorative polymer note confirmed
12 10, 2010 18:08 Category: Africa
The Central Bank of Nigeria commemorated the nation's 50th anniversary of independence by issuing a redesigned 50-naira (US$0.35) note on 29 September 2010. The polymer note is adorned with a 50th anniversary logo and circulates in parallel with existing notes of the same denomination. The redesigned note has the anniversary logo, a strip of gold band, and a varnished message that reads “1960-2010, 50th Independence,” which can be seen when the note is tilted.
Courtesy of Nazir Rahemtulla, Mohammed Elarabi, Thomas Krause, and Mohammed Elarabi.
British West Africa scans needed for catalog
07 08, 2010 08:13 Category: Africa
I am working on a new catalog of world notes and I need all the help I can get. If you have any of the notes listed below, please email 300-dpi, 100% actual size, 24-bit color scans of the front and back of these notes, saved as uncompressed JPEG, BMP, or TIFF. Please download and follow these detailed scanning instructions.
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of British West Africa:
P3 issued or specimen
P4 with Arabic text on back
P5 with blank back
P6 issued note, not specimen
P7 dated 2ND JANUARY, 1930, 21ST JULY, 1930, 10TH DECEMBER, 1943, 29TH NOVEMBER, 1948, and 28TH JULY, 1950
P8 dated December, 1947
P11 dated 31ST MARCH 1953
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note will be immortalized as the plate note for the catalog, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
I am looking for 300-dpi images of the following banknotes of British West Africa:
P3 issued or specimen
P4 with Arabic text on back
P5 with blank back
P6 issued note, not specimen
P7 dated 2ND JANUARY, 1930, 21ST JULY, 1930, 10TH DECEMBER, 1943, 29TH NOVEMBER, 1948, and 28TH JULY, 1950
P8 dated December, 1947
P11 dated 31ST MARCH 1953
As a contributor, you will receive the satisfaction of taking part in creating something of excellence, your note will be immortalized as the plate note for the catalog, plus your name will appear in the Acknowledgements along with your email address or URL, if you wish.
Thanks in advance for everyone's cooperation!
Nigeria new dates (2009 & 2010) 1,000-naira note confirmed
15 05, 2010 09:26 Category: Africa
1,000 naira (US6.60), 2009. Like Pick 36, but new date and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido).
1,000 naira (US6.60), 2010. Like Pick 36, but new date and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2010) 100-naira note confirmed
15 05, 2010 09:25 Category: Africa
100 naira (US$0.65), 2010. Like Pick 28, but new date and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2010) 50-naira note confirmed
15 05, 2010 09:23 Category: Africa
50 naira (US$0.35), 2010. Like unlisted 50-naira note, but new date and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2010) 20-naira note confirmed
15 05, 2010 09:04 Category: Africa
20 naira (US$0.15), 2010. Like Pick 34, but new date and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2010) 200-naira note confirmed
13 05, 2010 07:56 Category: Africa
200 naira (US$1.32), 2010. Like Pick 29, but new date and new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria color varieties on 50-naira notes reported
14 03, 2010 16:25 Category: Africa
Aidan Work has reported varieties in the coloring of the 50-naira (US$0.35) note of 1991 (Pick 27). As you can see from the details above, the head scarf worn by the woman on the front of the note is entirely blue on one note (left) and black and blue on another (right). Also, the shorts worn by the man on the back of the note are also blue on one and black and blue on the other. There are other subtle color differences on the sample scans submitted.
Can anyone else confirm these color varieties in their collections? Please post comments to help resolve this issue.
Courtesy of Aidan Work.
Nigeria extends circulation of low-denomination paper notes
04 03, 2010 08:30 Category: Africa
In a press release dated 3 March 2010, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) indefinitely extended the terminal date for the circulation of the existing 5-, 10-, and 50-naira paper banknotes as legal tender, allowing them to circulate in parallel with polymer notes of the same denominations. “The Bank also wishes to reassure Nigerians that the N50 polymer banknotes, whether with 6-digits or 7-digits serial numbers were issued by the CBN and therefore genuine banknotes. The numbers on the notes are consistent with the numbering system adopted by the Bank. Both sets of banknotes are fortified with adequate security features which make counterfeiting difficult.”
Nigeria new signature 2009 100-naira note confirmed
14 02, 2010 09:44 Category: Africa
100 naira (US$0.70), 2009. Like Pick 28, but new date and new signature combo (Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido).
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new 10- and 50-naira note varieties confirmed
03 02, 2010 06:02 Category: Africa
10 naira (US$0.06), 2009. Signed by Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido, with 6-digit serial number.
50 naira (US$0.30), 2009. Signed by Chukwuma “Charles” Soludo and Benjamin C. Onyido, with 7-digit serial number.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new sig/date (2009) 200-naira note confirmed
04 01, 2010 08:48 Category: Africa
200 naira (US41.45), 2009. This note is like P29, but with new date (2009) and new signatures of Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido.
Another 2009 dated N200 note has been confirmed, but it has a different signature combination. Interestingly, on this new variety, the signatures, titles, and year are all printed in light brown ink whereas these elements have traditionally been printed in black ink.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2009) 5-, 10-, and 50-naira notes confirmed
04 01, 2010 08:47 Category: Africa
5 naira (US$0.05), 2009. This denomination has now been confirmed dated 2009 with two different GOVERNOR signatures (Chukwuma “Charles” Soludo and Lamido Aminu Sanusi), both paired with Benjamin C. Onyido as DIRECTOR OF CURRENCY AND BRANCH OPERATIONS.
10 naira (US$0.05), 2009. This denomination has now been confirmed dated 2009 with two different GOVERNOR signatures (Chukwuma “Charles” Soludo and Lamido Aminu Sanusi), both paired with Benjamin C. Onyido as DIRECTOR OF CURRENCY AND BRANCH OPERATIONS.
50 naira (US$0.35), 2009. This is the second note of this denomination dated 2009 with the signature combination of Lamido Aminu Sanusi and Benjamin C. Onyido. There appear to be varieties with six-digit serial numbers (as shown above) as well as seven-digit serial numbers, perhaps from different printers.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo, Thomas Krause, and Andrew Roberts.
Nigeria new date (2009) 200-naira note confirmed
19 12, 2009 07:29 Category: Africa
200 naira (US$1.30), 2009. Like Pick 29, but new date. There are also some very subtle differences in the design and engravings which may belie a change in printers between this and the 2008 dated note.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Nigeria new date/sig (2009) 5-naira note confirmed
18 12, 2009 08:12 Category: Africa
5 naira (US$0.03), 2009. Like Pick 32, but new date, new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi, GOVERNOR; Benjamin C. Onyido, DIRECTOR OF CURRENCY AND BRANCH OPERATIONS), and new titles.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Nigeria new date/sig (2009) 500-naira note confirmed
10 12, 2009 18:28 Category: Africa
500 naira (US$4.30), 2009. Like P30, but new date, new signatures (Lamido Aminu Sanusi, GOVERNOR; Benjamin C. Onyido, DIRECTOR OF CURRENCY AND BRANCH OPERATIONS), and new titles.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Nigeria considering polymer for 500- and 1,000-naira notes
03 10, 2009 08:58 Category: Africa
During the 30 September 2009 introduction of the new 5-, 10-, and 50-naira polymer banknotes, the Central Bank of Nigeria said it may eventually issue 500- and 1,000-naira notes printed on polymer, although the focus is now on the lower denominations since they are more widely used than the higher denominations.
Nigeria three new polymer notes confirmed
04 10, 2009 08:26 Category: Africa
On 16 September 2009, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) announced plans to issue 1.9 billion new polymer notes in 5, 10, and 50 naira denominations, worth US$0.03, 0.06, and 0.32, respectively. President Umaru Yar’Adua launched the new notes on 30 September. 1.3 billion note were printed abroad, while the remaining 615 million were printed by the Nigeria Security Printing and Minting.
Governor Lamido Aminu Sanusi said, “The existing denominations of N5, N10, and N50 paper notes remain legal tender and will circulate side by side with the new polymer notes for the next six months. The new N5, N10, and N50 polymer notes have retained their current sizes, designs and other key elements. Only the watermark has been replaced with the transparent window and G-switch which turns from green to gold when the note is tilted."
The move to polymer is intended as a cost-savings measure since polymer notes last longer than paper notes, even though they are initially more expensive to produce.
The 5- and 10-naira notes are signed by the former governor, Chukwuma “Charles” Soludo, while the 50-naira note is signed by the present governor, Sanusi. Both are also signed by Benjamin C. Onyido as DIRECTOR OF CURRENCY AND BRANCH OPERATIONS.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Governor Lamido Aminu Sanusi said, “The existing denominations of N5, N10, and N50 paper notes remain legal tender and will circulate side by side with the new polymer notes for the next six months. The new N5, N10, and N50 polymer notes have retained their current sizes, designs and other key elements. Only the watermark has been replaced with the transparent window and G-switch which turns from green to gold when the note is tilted."
The move to polymer is intended as a cost-savings measure since polymer notes last longer than paper notes, even though they are initially more expensive to produce.
The 5- and 10-naira notes are signed by the former governor, Chukwuma “Charles” Soludo, while the 50-naira note is signed by the present governor, Sanusi. Both are also signed by Benjamin C. Onyido as DIRECTOR OF CURRENCY AND BRANCH OPERATIONS.
Courtesy of Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria new date (2009) notes confirmed
22 07, 2009 07:44 Category: Africa
The following notes have been confirmed dated 2009 and signed by Chukwuma “Charles” Soludo, GOVERNOR and Ben Onyido, DIRECTOR OF CURRENCY AND BRANCH OPERATIONS. If anyone has other denominations dated 2009, please send scans of same so that I can share them with others.
Incidentally, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Aminu Sanusi formally took over as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on 4 June 2009. He assumes the post from Ernest Ebi, the acting governor. As such, it’s reasonable to expect that new signature varieties will be forthcoming.
10 naira (US$0.05)
Like Pick 33, but new date (2009).
20 naira (US$0.15)
Like Pick 34, but new date (2009).
100 naira (US$0.65)
Like Pick 28, but new date (2009).
500 naira (US$3.60)
Like Pick 30, but new date (2009).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn and Arigo Avbovbo.
Incidentally, Mallam Sanusi Lamido Aminu Sanusi formally took over as the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria on 4 June 2009. He assumes the post from Ernest Ebi, the acting governor. As such, it’s reasonable to expect that new signature varieties will be forthcoming.
10 naira (US$0.05)
Like Pick 33, but new date (2009).
20 naira (US$0.15)
Like Pick 34, but new date (2009).
100 naira (US$0.65)
Like Pick 28, but new date (2009).
500 naira (US$3.60)
Like Pick 30, but new date (2009).
Courtesy of Sejin Ahn and Arigo Avbovbo.
Nigeria 20-naira note dated 2007 with 6-digit SN confirmed
17 03, 2009 07:42 Category: Africa
Like Pick 34, but dated 2007 with 6-digit serial number. Previously reported 2007-dated N20 has 7-digit serial number.
Courtesy of Thomas Krause.
Nigeria new date (2007) 1,000-naira note confirmed
25 03, 2008 07:38 Category: Africa
1,000 naira (US$8.60), 2007. Like NGN1,000 issued October 12, 2005, but new date. 151 x 78 mm.
Courtesy of Jane White (www.banknotes4sale.com).
Nigeria new date (2007) 500-naira note confirmed
16 03, 2008 13:20 Category: Africa
500 naira (US$4.30), 2007. Like P30, but new date, new signatures, and new titles.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Nigeria new date (2007) 100- and 200-naira notes confirmed
05 11, 2007 12:59 Category: Africa
100 naira (US$0.80), 2007. Like P28, but new date, new signatures, and 6-digit serial number.
200 naira (US$1.60), 2007. Like P29, but new date, new signatures, and 6-digit serial number.
Courtesy of Andrew Roberts.
Nigeria issues redesigned naira notes dated 2006
28 02, 2007 17:46 Category: Africa
On February 28, 2007, the Central Bank of Nigeria issued redesigned notes for the denominations of 5, 10, 20, and 50 naira.
5 naira (US$0.05), 2006. Issued February 28, 2007. Purple. Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa portrait, coat of arms, arms and CBN as wmk, signature 14 (Charles C. Soludo, Governor; unknown, Director of Currency and Branch Operations), microprinting, register device. Three male drummers; denomination in Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba; and striped map on back. 130 x 72 mm.
10 naira (US$0.10), 2006. Issued February 28, 2007. Red. Alvan Ikoku portrait, coat of arms, arms and CBN as wmk, signature 14 (Charles C. Soludo, Governor; unknown, Director of Currency and Branch Operations), microprinting, register device. Two women carrying bowls on their heads; denomination in Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba; and striped map on back. 130 x 72 mm.
20 naira (US$0.15), 2006. Issued February 28, 2007. Green. General Murtala R. Muhammed portrait, coat of arms, arms in clear window, signature 14 (Charles C. Soludo, Governor; unknown, Director of Currency and Branch Operations), microprinting, register device. Ladi kwali (pottery works); denomination in Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba; and striped map on back. Polymer. 130 x 72 mm.
50 naira (US$0.40), 2006. Issued February 28, 2007. Blue. Faces of woman and three men, coat of arms, arms and CBN as wmk, signature 14 (Charles C. Soludo, Governor; unknown, Director of Currency and Branch Operations), microprinting, register device. Three men cleaning fish; denomination in Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba; and striped map on back. 130 x 72 mm.
Courtesy of Ronny Hick.
5 naira (US$0.05), 2006. Issued February 28, 2007. Purple. Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa portrait, coat of arms, arms and CBN as wmk, signature 14 (Charles C. Soludo, Governor; unknown, Director of Currency and Branch Operations), microprinting, register device. Three male drummers; denomination in Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba; and striped map on back. 130 x 72 mm.
10 naira (US$0.10), 2006. Issued February 28, 2007. Red. Alvan Ikoku portrait, coat of arms, arms and CBN as wmk, signature 14 (Charles C. Soludo, Governor; unknown, Director of Currency and Branch Operations), microprinting, register device. Two women carrying bowls on their heads; denomination in Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba; and striped map on back. 130 x 72 mm.
20 naira (US$0.15), 2006. Issued February 28, 2007. Green. General Murtala R. Muhammed portrait, coat of arms, arms in clear window, signature 14 (Charles C. Soludo, Governor; unknown, Director of Currency and Branch Operations), microprinting, register device. Ladi kwali (pottery works); denomination in Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba; and striped map on back. Polymer. 130 x 72 mm.
50 naira (US$0.40), 2006. Issued February 28, 2007. Blue. Faces of woman and three men, coat of arms, arms and CBN as wmk, signature 14 (Charles C. Soludo, Governor; unknown, Director of Currency and Branch Operations), microprinting, register device. Three men cleaning fish; denomination in Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba; and striped map on back. 130 x 72 mm.
Courtesy of Ronny Hick.
Nigeria issues new date (2007) 20- and 50-naira notes
11 10, 2007 13:08 Category: Africa
The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued new date varieties for the two highest denominations of its new family introduced on February 28, 2007, but which previously bore the date of 2006.
20 naira (US$0.15), 2007. Like the 2006 NGN20 reported in IBNS Journal 46.1 p23, but new date.
50 naira (US$0.40), 2007. Like the 2006 NGN50 reported in IBNS Journal 46.1 p23, but new date.
Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.
Nigeria new date (2018) 10-naira note (B235m) confirmed
09 02, 2019 14:51 Category: Africa
Like B235l, but new date (2018).
Courtesy of Claudio Marana.
Nigeria new signature 20-naira note (B232s) confirmed
17 02, 2019 19:17 Category: Africa
Like B232r, but new signatures. Prefix EW.
Courtesy of Alex Zlotin.
