New nigeria note
You're referring to the new Nigerian currency notes!
Yes, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new banknotes into circulation. The new notes are designed to be more secure and feature advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting.
Here are the details:
New Nigerian Banknotes:
- N100: The new N100 note features a portrait of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, a Nigerian statesman and philosopher.
- N500: The new N500 note features a portrait of Dr. Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, a Nigerian statesman and leader of the Biafran secessionist movement.
- N1000: The new N1000 note features a portrait of Dr. Muhammadu Buhari, the current President of Nigeria.
- N2000: The new N2000 note features a portrait of Dr. Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a Nigerian educationist and women's rights activist.
- N5000: The new N5000 note features a portrait of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist and former Minister of Finance.
Security Features:
The new banknotes feature advanced security features, including:
- Watermark: A transparent image of the portrait of the featured personality is embedded in the paper.
- Security Thread: A thin strip of paper with a unique pattern that glows under ultraviolet light.
- Hologram: A 3D image that appears to move when the note is tilted.
- Microprinting: Tiny text that is difficult to read with the naked eye.
- Raised Printing: Raised patterns and textures that can be felt when running the note over the fingers.
These new banknotes are designed to be more secure and durable, making it easier for Nigerians to conduct transactions and reduce the risk of counterfeiting.