New nigeria currency note

You're referring to the new Nigerian currency notes!

As of 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new series of banknotes to replace the old ones. The new notes are designed to be more secure, durable, and accessible to people with visual impairments.

Here are the new Nigerian currency notes:

New Naira Notes:

  1. N50: The new N50 note features a portrait of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, a Nigerian statesman and philosopher.
  2. N100: The new N100 note features a portrait of Dr. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, a Nigerian statesman and leader of the Biafran secessionist movement.
  3. N200: The new N200 note features a portrait of Dr. Muhammadu Buhari, the current President of Nigeria.
  4. N500: The new N500 note features a portrait of Dr. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a Nigerian educationist and women's rights activist.
  5. N1,000: The new N1,000 note features a portrait of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, a Nigerian statesman and philosopher (same as the N50 note).

Security Features:

The new notes have several security features to prevent counterfeiting, including:

  1. Watermark: A transparent image of the portrait is embedded in the paper.
  2. Security Thread: A thin strip of paper with a unique pattern that glows under UV light.
  3. Raised Printing: Raised printing of the portrait and other design elements.
  4. Micro-Printing: Tiny text and patterns that are difficult to replicate.
  5. Color-Shifting Ink: The color of the portrait changes when viewed from different angles.

Accessibility Features:

The new notes also have features to make them more accessible to people with visual impairments, including:

  1. Tactile Markings: Raised dots and lines on the notes to help visually impaired individuals identify the denomination.
  2. Large Print: The denomination is printed in large font to make it easier to read.

These new notes are designed to improve the security, accessibility, and usability of Nigeria's currency.