Nigerian new naira notes
The new naira notes in Nigeria!
As of 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new naira notes in denominations of N200, N500, and N1,000. These notes are designed to be more secure and difficult to counterfeit.
Here are some key features of the new naira notes:
N200 Note:
- Color: Green
- Size: 126 mm x 69 mm
- Security features:
- Watermark: A transparent image of the Nigerian coat of arms
- Security thread: A 3D image of the Nigerian coat of arms that glows pink when held under UV light
- Microprinting: The words "Nigeria" and "200" in microprinted font
- Raised printing: The words "Nigeria" and "200" in raised font
N500 Note:
- Color: Purple
- Size: 136 mm x 72 mm
- Security features:
- Watermark: A transparent image of the Nigerian coat of arms
- Security thread: A 3D image of the Nigerian coat of arms that glows pink when held under UV light
- Microprinting: The words "Nigeria" and "500" in microprinted font
- Raised printing: The words "Nigeria" and "500" in raised font
- Hologram stripe: A hologram stripe that changes color when tilted
N1,000 Note:
- Color: Blue
- Size: 146 mm x 75 mm
- Security features:
- Watermark: A transparent image of the Nigerian coat of arms
- Security thread: A 3D image of the Nigerian coat of arms that glows pink when held under UV light
- Microprinting: The words "Nigeria" and "1,000" in microprinted font
- Raised printing: The words "Nigeria" and "1,000" in raised font
- Hologram stripe: A hologram stripe that changes color when tilted
- Iridescent stripe: An iridescent stripe that changes color when tilted
These new naira notes are designed to be more difficult to counterfeit and to improve the overall security of the Nigerian currency.