Banknotes News/Nigeria/2024
2024

100 Naira

Nigeria · Central Bank of Nigeria
Nigeria 100 Naira

The Nigeria 100 Naira 2024 edition serves as a commemorative banknote marking the centennial of Nigerian independence (1914-2014). The note features Chief Obafemi Awolowo, a prominent historical figure who served as Premier of the Western Region, on the obverse. The design incorporates agricultural imagery including coconuts and cotton bolls, reflecting Nigeria's economic heritage and agricultural traditions. The reverse displays traditional cultural elements featuring five Nigerians in native dress engaging in musical performance and cultural activities, alongside primitive animal figures including alligators, snakes, fish, and turtles. The palette of purple, red, peach, brown, and green creates a visually distinctive and culturally representative design. Measuring 151 mm x 78 mm, this note carries dual signatures of Olayemi Cardoso and Mohammedjamiu Olayemi Solaja.

Highlights
ReasonCommemorative issuance celebrating Nigeria's 100 years of independence and territorial unity
DesignFront: Chief Obafemi Awolowo with coconuts and cotton; Reverse: Five Nigerians in traditional dress with musical instruments, primitive animals, and cowrie shells
Security featuresMotion windowed security thread with Nigerian flag and denomination 100, coconut registration device, watermark of Chief Obafemi Awolowo with electrotype
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