New hundred naira note
You're referring to the new Nigerian N100 note!
Yes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) introduced a new N100 note in 2017, as part of its efforts to improve the country's currency and reduce the use of counterfeit notes.
The new N100 note features a portrait of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, a Nigerian statesman and philosopher, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) features a depiction of the Nigerian coat of arms.
The new note has several security features to prevent counterfeiting, including:
- Watermark: A transparent image of Dr. Azikiwe's portrait that can be seen when held against light.
- Security thread: A thin strip that runs through the note and glows pink when held against light.
- Raised printing: The Nigerian coat of arms on the back of the note has raised printing, giving it a tactile sensation.
- Microprinting: Tiny text that can only be read under magnification.
- Color-shifting ink: The numeral "100" in the top-right corner of the note changes color from green to gold when tilted.
The new N100 note is an important step in modernizing Nigeria's currency and reducing the use of counterfeit notes.