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20 naira: CM.142-2008

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Central Bank of Nigeria
State: Nigeria

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-04-28) by Buttrey, T. V., Prof.

Dating

Production date: AD 2007

Components of the work

Object composed of paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of General Murtala Muhammad half right at left

  • Text: CENTRAL BANK / OF NIGERIA // TWENTY / NAIRA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Potter at work at wheel left surrounded by wares, arms, supporters crest and motto in medallion at lower right

  • Text: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA // Naira Ashirin / Naira Iri Abuo // Ogún Náírà // TWENTY / NAIRA
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.142-2008
Primary reference Number: 165642
Serial: VL4287702
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 July 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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