Cbn new notes
You're referring to the new banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)!
As of 2021, the CBN has introduced new banknotes in denominations of N50, N100, N200, N500, and N1,000. Here are some key features of the new notes:
- N50: The new N50 note features a portrait of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, a Nigerian statesman and philosopher, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) features a collage of Nigerian cultural symbols, including the Adire cloth, the Yoruba bronze head, and the Nok terracotta head.
- N100: The new N100 note features a portrait of Dr. Olorunfemi Mamora, a Nigerian physician and scientist, on the obverse. The reverse features a collage of Nigerian scientific and technological achievements, including the development of the first Nigerian-made car, the Peugeot 504, and the construction of the Kainji Dam.
- N200: The new N200 note features a portrait of Dr. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, a Nigerian politician and military leader, on the obverse. The reverse features a collage of Nigerian cultural and historical symbols, including the Igbo mask, the Yoruba beaded crown, and the Hausa-Fulani calabash.
- N500: The new N500 note features a portrait of Dr. Muhammadu Buhari, the current President of Nigeria, on the obverse. The reverse features a collage of Nigerian economic and industrial achievements, including the construction of the Lagos-Kano railway and the development of the Nigerian oil industry.
- N1,000: The new N1,000 note features a portrait of Dr. Aminu Kano, a Nigerian politician and educationist, on the obverse. The reverse features a collage of Nigerian educational and cultural achievements, including the establishment of the University of Ibadan and the development of Nigerian literature.
These new banknotes were introduced to improve the security features of Nigerian currency and to promote national unity and identity.