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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 was introduced on 1 January 1973, [9] replacing the Nigerian pound at a rate of £1 = ₦2. [10] The coins of the new currency were the first coins issued by an independent Nigeria, as all circulating coins of the Nigerian pound were all struck by the colonial government of the Federation of Nigeria in 1959, with the name of Queen ...
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 abandon the pre-decimal £sd currency system.
Banknotes of the Biafran pound (1969 "Second" issue) [2] Value Obverse Reverse Issue Date Size Prefixes 5/– Palm tree over a rising sun: Four Biafran girls Feb 1969 110 x 55 mm MA - NR 10/– Palm tree over a rising sun: Oil refinery Feb 1969 125 x 60 mm GA - GW £1: Palm tree over a rising sun: Coat of arms of Biafra Feb 1969 140 x 70 mm BA ...
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Susan Lorincz was sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting Ajike Owens, her Black neighbor, through her front door last year.
The play was Georgia’s third TD of the quarter with 10:18 to go before halftime and its second within 30 seconds. McConkey’s TD to give Georgia a 28-3 lead came after Florida State fumbled the ...
British West African pound, fixed against the pound sterling from 1913 until 1964. Ceylonese Rupee, fixed against the Indian silver rupee from 1884 until 1950. Irish pound, pegged against pound sterling from independence until 1979, issued by a currency board until 1942. East African shilling, fixed against the pound sterling from 1921 until 1969.