5 Pounds, Nigeria

5 Pounds, Nigeria, 1969 obverse image5 Pounds, Nigeria, 1969 reverse image
5 Pounds coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Nigeria flagNigeria
  • Years of Minting:
    1969
  • Period:
    Republic (1967-1970)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
5 Pounds Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.99-$174.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Pounds Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Eagle holding the Declaration of Independence with motto around, two branches after that, and value at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

National arms. Country name at top, commemorative event at bottom as well as date.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

5 Pounds Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA 1969 SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE

Reverse:

THE FIGHT FOR SURVIVAL ** SPES FIVE 5 POUNDS

5 Pounds Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.917)

Size

5 Pounds sizes
  • Weight:15.9761 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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