Nigerian two-hundred-naira note facts for kids
| (Nigeria) | |
|---|---|
| Value | ₦200 naira |
| Width | 151 mm |
| Height | 78 mm |
| Security features | Security thread, watermark, color shifting ink, embossed portrait, embossed lettering, embossed denominational numerals |
| Years of printing | 1st November, 2000 – present |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Ahmadu Bello |
| Reverse | |
| Design | pyramid of agricultural commodity, livestock farming, the National Coat of Arms, yellow trumpet flowers, and the denomination |
The Nigerian two hundred-naira bill (₦200) is a type of money used in Nigeria. It is called a denomination of the Nigerian currency. The very first ₦200 note was printed and put into use in November 2000.
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What the ₦200 Note Looks Like
The design of the ₦200 note tells a story about Nigeria.
Front of the Note
Since 2000, the front side of the bill has shown a picture of Ahmadu Bello. He was an important leader known as the Sardauna of Sokoto.
Back of the Note
The back side of the banknote shows several interesting things:
- A pyramid made of farm products, like bags of grain.
- Pictures of animals from livestock farming.
- The National Coat of Arms of Nigeria. This is a special symbol for the country.
- Pretty yellow trumpet flowers.
- The number 200, showing its value.
People sometimes call these bills 20 faiba. This means it is like having ₦10 twenty times.
Why the ₦200 Note Was Redesigned
Sometimes, money needs to be updated to make it better and safer.
New Look for the Naira
On October 23, 2022, the head of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, announced a big change. The ₦200, ₦500, and ₦1000 notes would get a new design. This was done to help stop people from making fake money. It also helped make sure money was used honestly.
Unveiling the New Notes
The new notes were shown to the public on November 23, 2022. The pictures and features on the notes stayed the same. Only the main color of the note was changed. President Muhammad Buhari said that the older ₦200 notes could still be used for a while, until April 10, 2023.
