Biafran pound
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Biafran pound was the
currency of the breakaway Republic of
Biafra between 1967 and 1970.
The 1967 series of banknotes had no value outside of Biafra. The first issue were denominated at 5
shillings and £1 notes. A series of coins was issued in
1969, 3
pence, 6 pence, 1
shilling and 2.5 shilling coins were minted, all made of
aluminium; there were also from 1968 a second issue of banknotes in 5 shilling, 10 shilling, £1, £5 and £10 notes.
The most common note is the 1968 1Pound, with the 10 Pound and all coins being rare.
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Nigerian naira*
Banknotes*
Coins with Nigerian naira
