Biafra Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Biafra is brief but fascinating, reflecting a turbulent period in Nigeria's history. Biafra, a region that declared independence in 1967, issued its own banknotes during its short existence as a separate nation.
Banknotes during the Republic of Biafra
During its brief period of independence, Biafra issued its own banknotes between 1968 and 1970. These banknotes, known as Biafra pounds, were printed in denominations of 5 shillings, 10 shillings, 1 pound and 5 pounds. The designs included national symbols such as the oil palm tree and the rising sun, representative of the new nation.
Current status and legacy
Following the reintegration of Biafra into Nigeria in 1970, Biafran banknotes ceased to be legal tender. Today, Nigeria uses the naira as its official currency. However, Biafra banknotes have become valuable collectors' items, prized by numismatists and historians as testimony to a crucial period in West African history.
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📢 Biafra is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Nigeria.
Valuable banknotes
The most valuable Biafra banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Banknote Catalog
5 Shillings
1 Pound
5 Shillings
10 Shillings
1 Pound
5 Pounds
10 Pounds
