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10 Naira, Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria, 2001–2005 (1984–2005) (Pick 25)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

2001-2005 (1984-2005)

Issuing entity

Nigeria

This 10 Naira note was issued in Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria, with dates recorded from 2001–2005 (1984–2005). It belongs to the Naira (1973-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal Republic (1963-date). It measures 151 × 78 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 25.

Obverse: Red-violet and orange on multicolor underprint. Portrait of Dr. Alvan Ikoku at left. Its lettering reads “CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA / TEN / NAIRA / ₦10”. Reverse: Two traditional women with carrying bowls on their heads; Coat of arms ("Unity and faith" - two horses on shield, eagle). Its lettering reads “₦10 / CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA / TEN NAIRA”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Heraldic eagle. Signatures recorded for the type: Joseph Oladele Sanusi (JOS) (Governor); Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Sadiq (AMAS) (Director of Domestic Operations); Alhaji Abdulkadir Ahmed (AAA) (Governor); Cletus N. Nwagwu (CNN) (Director of Domestic Operations); Unknown name (U) (Director of Domestic Operations); Alhaji Monsuru Adetoro (AMA) (Director of Domestic Operations); Paul Agbai Ogwuma (PAO) (Governor); Patrick Anene (PA) (Director of Domestic Operations) and further combinations. Demonetized: May 2007.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

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Physical characteristics

Size
151 × 78 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Heraldic eagle.

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Naira (1973-date)
Signatures
Joseph Oladele Sanusi (JOS) (Governor) Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar Sadiq (AMAS) (Director of Domestic Operations) Alhaji Abdulkadir Ahmed (AAA) (Governor) Cletus N. Nwagwu (CNN) (Director of Domestic Operations) Unknown name (U) (Director of Domestic Operations) Alhaji Monsuru Adetoro (AMA) (Director of Domestic Operations) Paul Agbai Ogwuma (PAO) (Governor) Patrick Anene (PA) (Director of Domestic Operations) Chukwuma Charles Soludo (CCS) (Governor) Benjamin Chuks Onyido (BCO) (Director of Currency and Branch Operations)
Demonetized
May 2007
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Nigeria

Design

Obverse
Red-violet and orange on multicolor underprint. Portrait of Dr. Alvan Ikoku at left.
Reverse
Two traditional women with carrying bowls on their heads; Coat of arms ("Unity and faith" - two horses on shield, eagle).
Obverse lettering
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA / TEN / NAIRA / ₦10
Reverse lettering
₦10 / CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA / TEN NAIRA

Identification

Value
10 Naira
Dates recorded
2001-2005 (1984-2005)
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 25

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P25
  • NumistaN# 213364

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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