Fifty Nigerian Naira Banknote

Country: Nigeria
Issuer: Central Bank of Nigeria
Issue year: 2023
Series: 2009 Polymer Issue
Type: Horizontal note
Material: Polymer
Size: 130 × 72 mm
Signature: Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele, Governor; Ahmed Bello Umar, Director of Currency Operations
Serial: BY 4 2 0 4 1 2 0

The story

The front shows four Nigerians in traditional dress, representing the country’s varied peoples, including Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. The back shows fishermen hauling in a large catch, a reminder of the fishing trade that supports many Nigerian communities. The “Fifty Naira” text appears in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba, reflecting the country’s main languages.

Front

Four portraits of Nigerians: a woman in a patterned head wrap, a man in a large turban and face wrap, and two men in caps, Central Bank of Nigeria emblem with eagle, geometric star-shaped ornament, interlaced knot patterns, large clear window with Central Bank of Nigeria emblem, triangle registration device, year 2023, Governor’s signature with printed title, Director of Currency Operations’ signature with printed title

Back

Three fishermen hauling a net with a large catfish, Nigerian coat of arms medallion with eagle, horses and motto, map of Nigeria in the national flag colours in a clear window, Central Bank of Nigeria emblem window, “Fifty Naira” in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba (Naira Hamsin, Naira Iri Ise, Àádọ́ta Náírà)