PCGS

25 Kobo – Nigeria

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1973 Nigeria circulation coins

Context

Years: 1973–1975

Issuer: Nigeria

Period:

(since 1963)

Currency:

(since 1973)

Demonetization: 1979

Total mintage: 4,626,000

Material

Diameter: 26.92 mm

Weight: 10 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #11

Numista: #8106

Value

Exchange value: 0.25 NGN

Obverse

Inscription:

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA

UNITY AND FAITH

1973

Translation:

FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
UNITY AND FAITH
1973

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

Reverse

Inscription:

25 kobo

Script: Latin

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company Limited	—
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1973	—	10,000	Proof
1973	—	4,616,000
1975	—	—

Series: 1973 Nigeria circulation coins

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