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African currency was originally formed from basic items, materials, animals and even people available in the locality to create a medium of exchange. This started to change from the 17th century onwards, as European colonial powers introduced their own monetary system into the countries they invaded.
The ten Naira note, distinguished by its orange tint, bears the likeness of Alvan Ikoku, a figure notable for his contributions to education in Nigeria.His representation on the note commemorates his pioneering efforts in establishing one of the earliest African-owned secondary schools, thus exemplifying the nation's commitment to educational development.
The naira (sign: ₦; code: NGN; Yoruba: náírà, Hausa: نَيْرَ, romanized: naira, Igbo: naịra, Tyap: nera) is the currency of Nigeria. One naira is divided into 100 kobo. [2] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the sole issuer of legal tender money throughout the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Nigerian two hundred-naira bill (₦200) is a denomination of Nigerian currency.The first Nigerian note with this value was issued in November 2000. [1]Sardauna of Sokoto Ahmadu Bello has been featured on the obverse of the bill since 2000.
The Nigerian one hundred-naira bill (₦100) is a denomination of Nigerian currency. The first Nigerian note with this value was issued in December 1999 and the Centenary version was launched in 2014. [ 1 ]
Eleje was appointed as the substantive Director of Currency Operations of the Nigerian apex bank, CBN, in August 2018. Prior to her appointment, she held the position in an acting capacity. The first set of naira currency featuring her signature was the 1000 naira note that came into circulation in 2019. [4]
eNaira is a Central bank digital currency issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. [1] It was the first of its type in Africa. [2] Denominated in naira, the eNaira serves as both a medium of exchange and a store of value and claims to offer better payment prospects in retail transactions when compared to cash. [3] [4] [5]
Usage of: West African CFA franc Central African CFA franc The West African CFA franc (French: franc CFA or simply franc, ISO 4217 code: XOF; abbreviation: F.CFA) is the currency used by eight independent states in West Africa which make up the West African Economic and Monetary Union: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal and Togo.