Nigeria 10 Naira Banknote – 2006 | Alvan Ikoku | Central Bank of Nigeria UNC

Offered here is an original 10 Naira banknote issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 2006. The obverse features a detailed portrait of Alvan Ikoku (19001971), a Nigerian educationist and statesman, in red and orange tones. The reverse highlights Nigerian market women carrying baskets, symbolizing commerce and the strength of women in Nigerian society. The note also displays TEN NAIRA in multiple Nigerian languages, celebrating Nigerias cultural diversity.

🔸 Denomination: 10 (Ten Naira)
🔸 Year: 2006
🔸 Prefix: BV
🔸 Signatories: Charles Chukwuma Soludo (Governor), B. O. Onwujedo (Currency Director)
🔸 Material: Polymer-substitute paper
🔸 Dimensions: Approx. 130 x 72 mm
🔸 Languages: English, Hausa, Igbo, Yoruba
🔸 Series: Central Bank of Nigeria, Fourth Republic

🖼 Features:

• Fine microtext and geometric patterns

• Multilingual denomination markings

• Nigerian coat of arms and map watermark

• Rich cultural imagery