|
NACHTHUND'S WORLD PAPER MONEY |
|
 |
|
11 Oct, 2007 - Nigeria has now released three new 2007 denominations; 50 Naira 7-Digit Serial Number; 100 and 200 Naira 6-Digit Serial Number. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. |
|
30 Sep, 2007 - Nigeria: We now have confirmation of the release of a Nigeria 20 Naira 7-Digit Serial Number (Giesecke & Devrient (G&D)) dated 2007. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. |
|
28 Sep, 2007 - Nigeria: On 26 Sept we reported the Nigeria 6-Digit 20 Naira 2006 notes which were printed by the Nigeria Security Printing & Minting Plc. Now we are able to verify that they have also printed the 5 Naira 6-Digit, and might assume also a 10 Naira note. Compliments of Andrew Roberts. |
|
26 Sep, 2007 - Nigeria: The Nigeria 20N polymer 2006 notes issued in February 2007 were printed by two companies, and comes in two versions, 6 and 7 digits serial numbers. The 6 digits serial numbers were printed by the Nigerian Central Bank (Nigeria Security Printing & Minting Plc), thus making this the first polymer banknote printed in the African continent and the other 7 digits notes were printed by Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) at their plant in Shah Alam, Malaysia. It appears that the serial numbers on those notes printed by the Nigeria Central Bank is inferior to those printed in Malaysia. Compliments of Kai. An additional variety of the 6-digit notes has been provided in that some of the six digit notes printed at the Nigeria Security Printing & Minting Plc failed to have their final application of Polymer applied to them, thus we have a variety of "Glossy", and "Non-Glossy" notes being released. Examples shown below were provided by Thomas Krause. |
|
01 Sep, 2007 - Nigeria: Previously Andrew Roberts provided us with an update on the Banknotes of Nigeria (1984-2006). As a part of his continuing investigation into these notes he has provided us with an update as to his findings. 15 Aug, 2007 - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is to phase out the N1,000, N500, N200, N100 and N50 notes leaving the N20 as the highest denomination in the country effective August 2008. |
|
04 Jul, 2007 - Bank of Nigeria has released a new 1,000 Naira banknote dated 2006. The note is not listed in the SCWPM, VOL III, 13th Ed (P31). Compliments of Andrew Roberts. |
|
05 Apr, 2007 - Nigeria: A Special Report on the Varieties which appear on the 2005, and 2006 Banknotes of Nigeria has been provided by Andrew Roberts. |
|
20 Mar, 2007 - Nigeria: A new date of 2006 has been released on the 500 Naira note, with a signature 14, no changes in motif. Compliments of Ronny Hick. |
|
13 Mar, 2007 - Nigeria: A scan of the new Nigerian 20 Naira 2006 note taken under ultraviolete lighting has been provided by Thomas Krause. We would also like to thank Garry Saint, Esq. for also forwarding this image taken by Thomas Krause. |
|
11 Mar, 2007 - Nigeria: Images of the new Nigerian 5, 10, 20, and 50 Naira notes bearing the new signature 14 (Prof. Charles C. Soludo as Governor) have been provided by Ronny Hick. |
|
04 Mar, 2007 - Nigeria: The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, (NSCIA) headed by the Sultan of Sokoto has rejected the new naira notes which was launched last week by President Olusegun Obasanjo on the ground that the Arabic inscriptions on the naira notes were removed and replaced with the three major Nigerian languages; Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba. The council has therefore insisted that the Arabic inscriptions on the naira notes should be restored. 02 Mar, 2007 - Nigeria: The three languages now on the reverse of the banknotes are Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Hausa is top left, written now in Latin script, and it is the same language figuring in Arabic script on the old nairas. It is spoken by some 20 million people in Northern Nigeria, where it is also official in some States. It is also a trade language spoken by another 25 million people in Nigeria but also in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ghana and Niger. Igbo (also known as Ibo) is bottom left. Spoken by some 20 million in South-West Nigeria, as official status in some States. Yoruba is on the right side. Again some 20 million speakers, and again an official language of some South-Western States, not the same as for Igbo. Together with English, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba have recently been declared official languages of Nigeria. Compliments of Massimo Accordi. 01 Mar, 2007 - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issues new notes and coins on February 28, 2007. The new currency includes N5, N10, N20, and N50 notes which are issued in regular paper notes except the N20 that is in polymer form. Compliments of Claudio Marana, and Cleo Phas. 23 Feb, 2007 - Nigeria: Previously we had reported from MRI information concerning the new Nigerian issues. The following comments have been provided by Massimo Accordi; "MRI has stated that the new Nigerian banknotes "will have their value expressed in Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba. The Arabic inscription will be eliminated". In fact, what appears now in Arabic SCRIPT on Nairas IS Hausa. Hausa is a Western African language which is used in a widespread area for communication between different peoples, but mainly Muslim ones. That's why it has been written traditionally with Arabic letters, although a Latin alphabet is also in use. To give you an example, the 1,000 Naira say in Arabic script "Naira Dbu", while in Arabic it is "Alf Naira". Which alphabets are going to be used on the new notes I don't know; theoretically, Ibo and Yoruba (languages of the Southern part of the country where Christians are the majority) should be written in Latin script, while Hausa (language of the North, mainly Muslim population) still in Arabic script. In 10 days' time we will know." 21 Feb, 2007 - Nigeria: The new notes of 5; 10; 20 and 50 naira due to be issued 28 February will have their value expressed in Hausa, Ibo and Yoruba. The Arabic inscription will be eliminated. Compliments of MRI Banker's Guide to Foreign Currency. |
|
04 Feb, 2007 - Nigeria: Three different signature varieties have been reported on the Nigeria 20 Naira 2005 Compliments of Andrew Roberts. |
| Type 1 | Sign.13 W/47 Prefix | Lithographic Date 2005 | ||
| Type 2 | Sign.13 AJ/11 Prefix | Intaglio Date 2005 | ||
| Type 3 | Sign.14 AL/57 Prefix | Lithographic Date 2005 |
|
21 Jan, 2007 - Nigeria: Andrew Roberts has provided a listing of signatures which he has found on the 2005 notes. |
|
06 Jan, 2007 - Nigeria: A newly dated 2006 Nigeria 200 Naira, signature 14, has been reported by Claudio Marana, Thomas Krause, and Ronny Hick. |
|
21 Dec, 2006 - The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to issue lower banknotes and re-introduce a two naira denomination. CBN Governor, Charles Soludo, made the disclosure in Lagos on Monday at a meeting with the managing directors and chief executives of banks. Compliments of Cleo Phas. 23 Aug, 2006 - Nigeria: Claudio Marana has provided information concerning the 2004 and 2005 signatures for Nigeria. He also states that there are three different signature combinations for the 10 Narira notes of 2005. |
Signature 12 is not listed in the SCWPM VOL III, 11th Ed., and Signature 13 is not listed in the 12th Ed.  
 
  
 
 
|