Nigeria Centenary N100 Notes Go Into Circulation Today

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in a statement issued on Thursday directed commercial banks to begin circulation of the commemorative centenary N100 notes across the country on Friday.

The commemorative N100 banknote unveiled recently by the President Jonathan, goes into circulation on Friday, December 19, 2014. Accordingly, all branches of the Bank have been directed to commence issuance of the currency in their respective locations. The commemorative note will be circulated alongside the existing N 100 note.

The note, which is embedded with features to assist the visually impaired recognize genuine notes, also has other security features easily identifiable through look, feel and tilt of the currency note.