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Rare 1981 Nigeria 20 Naira Note - General Murtala Muhammed UNC

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Location
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Bob Shop ID
648219957

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.


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