5 naira 1979 — Nigeria ( Pick: 20 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 naira issued in Nigeria in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 20.
The front design features a multicolor underprint with an image of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa on the left. The signatures of Mallam Adamu Ciroma as Governor and Alhaji Amusa Oladimeji Gbadamosi Otiti as Chief of Banking Operations are displayed. The back design depicts dancers at center right.
This note has a color scheme of green and multicolor and has dimensions of 151 x 78 mm. It was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom. A watermark of a heraldic eagle is present.
The front design features a multicolor underprint with an image of Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa on the left. The signatures of Mallam Adamu Ciroma as Governor and Alhaji Amusa Oladimeji Gbadamosi Otiti as Chief of Banking Operations are displayed. The back design depicts dancers at center right.
This note has a color scheme of green and multicolor and has dimensions of 151 x 78 mm. It was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom. A watermark of a heraldic eagle is present.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Mallam Adamu Ciroma (Governor), Alhaji Amusa Oladimeji Gbadamosi Otiti (Chief of Banking Operations)
- Date of issue
- 11 February 1977
- Printing office
- De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
- Colour
- green and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 151 x 78 mm
- Pick catalog
- 20
About this banknote
The banknote was issued by Mallam Adamu Ciroma (Governor) and Alhaji Amusa Oladimeji Gbadamosi Otiti (Chief of Banking Operations) in Nigeria in 1979. It is part of the currency series printed in that year.
The front of the 5 naira note features Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Alaji to the left on a multicolor underprint, along with signature titles of GOVERNOR and DIRECTOR OF DOMESTIC OPERATIONS. The back side displays dancers at the center right and a watermark of a heraldic eagle. This note is Pick number 20 and was printed by De La Rue in London, United Kingdom, measuring 151 x 78 mm.
