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Nigeria, P 2s, B201as3, 5 Shillings, 15 September 1958, SPECIMEN

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On 1 July 1959, the Central Bank of Nigeria exchanged old West African Currency Board (see British West Africa) notes and coins at par for the new Nigerian currency, all dated 15TH SEPTEMBER 1958.

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ICG 60 aUNC/UNC. Front and back perforated specimens glued on cardboard. €250,00 Productvariant

Artikelnummer 2071B201as3


Specifications

Country: Nigeria
Era: 1960 - 1963, Federation of Nigeria
Catalogues: P 2s, B201as3
Issuer: Central Bank of Nigeria
Value: 5 Shillings
Date/Year: 15 September 1958
Variety: Graded
Front design: English and Hausa text; Niger River scene with palm trees
Back design: English text; palm trees
Signature(s): Fenton/Wanka/Awosika/Obahor
Watermark: Lion head
Serial number type: 1 Letter over 1 digit, 6 digits
Specimen/Proof description: Diagonal red SPECIMEN overprint on front and back; serial number A/1 000000, punched cancelled. Front and back on cardboard mounted together.
Security features: Solid security thread
Printer: (Waterlow & Sons)
Size (LxH mm): 120x65 mm
Series: A/1
Omschrijving

On 1 July 1959, the Central Bank of Nigeria exchanged old West African Currency Board (see British West Africa) notes and coins at par for the new Nigerian currency, all dated 15TH SEPTEMBER 1958.