Rare 1981 Nigeria 20 Naira Note - General Murtala Muhammed UNC

Offered here is a rare and iconic 20 banknote issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria, featuring General Murtala R. Muhammed (19381976), a revered Nigerian head of state. This design was first introduced in 1977 and became the first Nigerian note to feature a national hero, marking a historic shift in currency design.

• Denomination: 20 Naira

• Issue Year: 1981 (Prefix AF/81)

• Obverse: Portrait of General Murtala R. Muhammed in military uniform

• Reverse: Nigerian Coat of Arms

• Signature Pair: Governor and Director of Currency Operations

• Security Features: Watermark, security threads, intricate geometric patterns

• Condition: Uncirculated 

• Serial Number: AF 81 767684

Collector Interest:
This vintage note is highly sought-after among Nigerian currency collectors and African banknote enthusiasts due to its political significance, historical era, and limited surviving specimens in good condition.