RARE 1968 Biafran One Pound Banknote Uncirculated

🏛 RARE 1968 Biafran One Pound Banknote Uncirculated Serial DQ0912949

📜 Item Description

One Pound note from the Republic of Biafra, issued during its short-lived independence, is a powerful memento of African resilience and identity.

🔍 Note Details

• Denomination: 1 Pound

• Issuer: Bank of Biafra

• Country: Republic of Biafra (19671970)

• Serial Number: DQ0912949

• Year of Issue: 1968

• Condition: Uncirculated (Mint No folds, tears, or stains)

• Front Design:

  • Stylized palm tree with rising sun, representing rebirth

  • Detailed denomination seal with intricate filigree

  • Bold text: Promise to pay on demand the sum of One Pound

  • Signatures: Shweta U. Uyok (Governor), Victor I. M. (Director)

• Back Design:

  • National coat of arms with two leopards, rising sun, and shield

  • Motto: Peace Unity Freedom

  • Rich engraving with patterned security borders

    
    

🧠 Historical Background

The Republic of Biafra was established in 1967 when Eastern Nigeria seceded from the federal government due to ethnic tensions and violence. Biafra existed as an independent state for almost three years, minting its own currency, designing national symbols, and fighting a civil war for recognition and survival.

This note is part of that historical era issued by the Bank of Biafra to serve its economy during the blockade. Because of the war and the eventual reintegration of Biafra into Nigeria in 1970, very few notes survived in uncirculated condition.