New nigeria naira note

You're referring to the new Nigerian Naira banknotes!

Yes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new banknotes into circulation, which feature enhanced security features and a new design. Here are the details:

New Naira Banknotes:

  1. 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 heritage, including traditional clothing, music, and art.
  2. N100: The new N100 note features a portrait of Dr. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, a Nigerian statesman and leader of the Biafran secessionist movement, on the obverse. The reverse features a collage of Nigerian agricultural and industrial development.
  3. N200: The new N200 note features a portrait of Dr. Muhammadu Buhari, the current President of Nigeria, on the obverse. The reverse features a collage of Nigerian natural resources, including oil, gas, and agricultural products.
  4. N500: The new N500 note features a portrait of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist and former Minister of Finance, on the obverse. The reverse features a collage of Nigerian cultural and artistic heritage, including traditional music, dance, and art.
  5. N1,000: The new N1,000 note features a portrait of Dr. Clement Isong, a Nigerian economist and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, on the obverse. The reverse features a collage of Nigerian economic development, including infrastructure, industry, and technology.

Security Features:

The new banknotes feature enhanced security features to prevent counterfeiting, including:

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

These new banknotes are designed to be more durable and resistant to wear and tear, and they feature a new design that reflects Nigeria's rich cultural heritage and economic development.