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5 Pounds, Central Bank of Nigeria, Nigeria, 1968 (Pick 13)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1968

Issuing entity

Nigeria

This 5 Pounds note was issued in Nigeria by the Central Bank of Nigeria, dated 1968. It belongs to the Pound (1918-1973) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal Republic (1963-date). It measures 158 × 89 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 13.

Obverse: Red-brown and blue-green on multicolor underprint. Central Bank of Nigeria building. Its lettering reads “Federal Republic of Nigeria / Central Bank of Nigeria / Promise to pay on demand the sum of / Five Pounds”. Reverse: Red-brown print. Cocoa processing. Its lettering reads “Central Bank of Nigeria / Five Pounds”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Lion head. Demonetized: Yes.

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.

Physical characteristics

Size
158 × 89 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Lion head

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Pound (1918-1973)
Demonetized
Yes
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Nigeria

Design

Obverse
Red-brown and blue-green on multicolor underprint. Central Bank of Nigeria building.
Reverse
Red-brown print. Cocoa processing.
Obverse lettering
Federal Republic of Nigeria / Central Bank of Nigeria / Promise to pay on demand the sum of / Five Pounds
Reverse lettering
Central Bank of Nigeria / Five Pounds

Identification

Value
5 Pounds
Dates recorded
1968
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 13

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P13
  • NumistaN# 242165

Research required

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