Nigerian five-hundred-naira note

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]

Five hundred Naira
(Nigeria)
Value500 naira
Width151 mm
Height78 mm
Years of printing2001-2022 (first issue) 2022-present(second issue)
Obverse
DesignNnamdi Azikiwe
Reverse
DesignOff-shore oil rig

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the 2001 issue was withdrawn on the 10th February 2023 and replaced by a new green version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

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  1. ^ a b "Currency Gallery: N500 Naira Note". Central Bank of Nigeria. Retrieved 18 April 2021.