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5 Fun Fact About Naira
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It's Nigeria's currency, and it's been in use since 1973. You probably know that the Naira is divided into 100 kobo, but here are five more interesting things about it: 1. The Naira is named after a bird. 2. It's been in use since 1973. 3. It's been pegged to the US dollar since 1986. 4. The paper bills come in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 naira. 5. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is the only issuer of banknotes in Nigeria. The Naira Is the Official Currency of Nigeria. The Naira is the official currency of Nigeria. It is subdivided into 100 kobo. The name was derived from the Yoruba word "naira", which means "cowries". Cowries were shells that were used as a form of currency in West Africa before European colonization. The introduction of coins and banknotes replaced cowries as the main form of currency. However, the name "naira" was retained for the new currency. The Naira Is Subdivided Into 100 Kobo. When ...
