Nigerian five-hundred-naira note
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(Nigeria) | |
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Value | 500 naira |
Width | 151 mm |
Height | 78 mm |
Years of printing | 2001-2022 (first issue) 2022-present(second issue) |
Obverse | |
Design | Nnamdi Azikiwe |
Reverse | |
Design | Off-shore oil rig |
The five hundred naira Nigerian note is a denomination of Nigerian currency. It was introduced in April 2001, and it was the highest currency in Nigeria when it was introduced until the 1000 naira was introduced.[1]
The obverse of the note features a portrait of Nnamdi Azikiwe. The reverse features an off-shore oil rig and the Coat of arms of Nigeria.[1]
the 2001 issue was withdrawn on the 10th February 2023 and replaced by a new green version
security features include a Holographic security thread, tilt feature, colour changing ink, watermark and raised ink
References
- ^ a b "Currency Gallery: N500 Naira Note". Central Bank of Nigeria. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
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