New nigerian notes
You're referring to the newly redesigned Nigerian currency notes!
As of 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new designs for the N100, N500, and N1,000 banknotes. Here are some key features of the new notes:
N100 Note:
- Features a portrait of Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, a Nigerian statesman and politician
- Has a blue and green color scheme
- Has a transparent window to prevent counterfeiting
- Has a unique serial number and a security thread
N500 Note:
- Features a portrait of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a Nigerian politician and statesman
- Has a purple and green color scheme
- Has a transparent window to prevent counterfeiting
- Has a unique serial number and a security thread
N1,000 Note:
- Features a portrait of Dr. Muhammadu Buhari, the current President of Nigeria
- Has a brown and green color scheme
- Has a transparent window to prevent counterfeiting
- Has a unique serial number and a security thread
These new notes are designed to be more secure and difficult to counterfeit, with advanced security features such as:
- Watermark: A transparent image that appears when the note is held up to light
- Security thread: A thin strip that runs through the note and glows when held up to UV light
- Raised printing: Raised images and textures that can be felt when running your fingers over the note
- Microprinting: Tiny text that is difficult to read with the naked eye
The new notes are expected to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Nigerian banking system, as well as reduce the incidence of counterfeiting.