Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
Old Nigerian currency. On 1 January 1973, the Central Bank of Nigeria introduced notes for 50 kobo, ₦1, ₦5, ₦10 and ₦20: in April 1984, the colors of all naira banknotes were changed in an attempt to control money laundering. [12] In 1991, ₦50 notes were issued, while the 50 kobo and ₦1 notes were replaced by coins in 1991.
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.
Many African countries change their currency's appearance when a new government takes power (often the new head of state will appear on bank notes), though the notional value remains the same. Also, in many African currencies there have been episodes of rampant inflation, resulting in the need for currency revaluation (e.g. the Zimbabwe dollar ).
Until 1958, Nigeria used the British West African pound, after which it issued its own currency. The pound was subdivided into 20 shillings , each of 12 pence . The Nigerian pound, at parity with sterling with free convertibility, [ 1 ] was replaced in 1973 with the decimal naira at a rate of £1 = ₦2, [ 2 ] making Nigeria the last country to ...
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] Obafemi Awolowo, a nationalist and statesman who played a key role in Nigeria's independence movement, has been featured on the obverse of ...
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria on Wednesday launched newly designed currency notes, a move that the West African nation’s central bank says will help curb inflation and money laundering.
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 company announced early this month that it was stopping all transactions and trading in Nigeria's naira currency after March 8. (Reporting by MacDonald Dzirutwe in Lagos, additional reporting ...