The Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a country in West Africa. once a British colony, it gained its independence in 1960. in 1967 the southern state of Biafra declared independence which started a 30 month long civil war. Nigeria's capital city is Lagos.
Monetary units:
1 pond = 20 shillings = 240 pence ( up to 1973)
1 Naira (10 shillings) = 100 Kobo (1973 - onwards)
The notes above are the 20 and 10 Naira notes. the 10 Naira note has Alvan Ikoku on the front and women carrying bowls on the reverse. whereas the 20 Naira note has General Murtala Mohammad and the country coat of arms on the reverse.
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