The story of Nigeria officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Its currency Nigerian naira and Kobo
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a sovereign country in West Africa bordering Niger in the north, Chad in the northeast, Cameroon in the east, and Benin in the west.
Nigeria, has many natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Protected areas such as Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park have waterfalls, dense rainforest, savanna and rare primate habitats. One of the most recognizable sites is Zuma Rock, a 725m-tall monolith outside the capital of Abuja that’s pictured on the national currency.
Capital: Abuja
President: Muhammadu Buhari
Dialing code: +234
Currency: Nigerian naira
Population: 19.59 crores
Biafra
Pound (1967-1970)
Nigeria
Pound (1958-1973)
Naira (1973-date)
Nigeria was under British rule till 1960, the west African Currency was used in this period
Currency was Pound sterling and British West African pound.
12 Pence = 1 Shilling • 20 Shillings = 1 Pound
Post colonial period you can find
Biafra Pound (1967-1970)
12 Pence = 1 Shilling • 20 Shillings = 1 Pound
Before present currency Nigeria Pound was used from 1958 to 1973
Again 12 Pence = 1 Shilling and 20 Shillings = 1 Pound
Nigeria Pound (1958-1973)
From 1973 Nigerian Naira is used as currency of Nigeria.
5 Naira is roughly equal to 1 Indian Rupee
Kobo is the sub unit of Naira
100 kobo = 1 Naira
The smallest denomination is half Kobo
Coin-house, kochi offer some beautiful coins for Nigeria coin collectors
Nigeria 2 Naira Bimetallic @ 100
Nigeria 10 Kobo @ 40
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Also
Nigeria 10 Kobo 198X @ 40
Nigeria 1 Kobo @ 120
If you want to buy at discount
Coin house Kochi offer a set of 6 Nigeria coins at 360 rupees
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