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The Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company Plc is the Nigerian banknote printer and mint. It is located in both Abuja and Lagos and is majority-owned by the government of Nigeria. [1] In addition to printing the banknotes and the postal orders of Nigeria, it has struck some of the coins of Nigeria. It also prints stamps.
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 scheduled for redenomination in August 2008, although this was cancelled by then-President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, [46] with 100 old naira to become 1 new naira. The Nigerian Central Bank stated that it would make the naira fully convertible against foreign currencies by 2009. Currently, the amount of foreign currency is regulated ...
The Nigerian Naira (ISO code: NGN, ₦) became the official currency of Nigeria on 1 January 1973, replacing the Nigerian pound. [34] The currency is issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria, which was established in 1958. [35] The introduction of the Naira was part of Nigeria's decimalisation process, aligning the currency system ...
Coins were issued in 1959 in denominations of 1 ⁄ 2, 1, 3 and 6 pence, 1 and 2 shillings. The 1 ⁄ 2 d and 1d coins were holed and struck in bronze. The 3d coin, minted in nickel-brass, was a smaller version of the distinctive twelve-sided threepenny bits that were used in the UK, Fiji and Jersey. The higher denominations were struck in ...
The company said it would stop supporting withdrawals and any remaining balances in Nigerian naira would be automatically converted into Tether - a stablecoin whose value is pegged to the U.S. dollar.
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 five hundred naira Nigerian note is a denomination of Nigerian currency. It was introduced in April 2001, and it was the highest currency in Nigeria when it was introduced until the 1000 naira was introduced. [1] The obverse of the note features a portrait of Nnamdi Azikiwe. The reverse features an off-shore oil rig and the Coat of arms of ...