Please browse the results of our past auctions using the navigation tools above. The Biafrans, on the other hand, claimed that by the end of January 1968 they had collected more than 53 million. In addition, Biafra was reported to have bought many of its armaments in Geneva and Lisbon reinforcing the probability that one or both of these cities may have provided printing presses for the notes. The New York Times newspaper New York, U.S.A. (The references in brackets refer to the page and column number of the relevant article. The two letter serial number were followed by a seven digit number. Bank of Biafra. 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This is a Currency Gallery page and some, most or even all of the banknotes displayed above on this page may not be available to purchase or to photograph. Given this atmosphere, one could imagine what a shock and a blow it was to Obasanjo that lo and behold, the Biafran currency is still in circulation in parts of some West African countries, and by one account, in a community in New York also. 66 PPQ. Under this decree the bank was to be administered by a board consisting of a Governor and not less than four Directors, who were to be appointed by the Military Governor. A video on this YouTube channel Biafra Generation claims that the world bank has approved the Biafran currency (what they termed as the Ejemme). GOVERNOR - DIRECTOR The Facebook page posted a video of an Igbo man counting Biafran Pounds and handing them over to another Igbo man as they laughed and admired the currency. 1 I shall send to the conference, when the time comes, economic experts who will advise on detailed arrangements with a view to safeguarding our future in this respect. (Akpan, 1972), It is most likely that when the time came to organise the first issue of Biafran notes, Ojukwu played a significant role. Our new currency notes, along with our new postage stamps, will be issued to the public on January 29, 1968. (Ojukwu, 1969). BANK OF BIAFRA The known prefixes and the number of notes issued is summarized as follows: 5s. What was predicted for this conference is that it would serve as a rubberstamp of Obasanjo's pre-conference, fixed agenda which promotes Obasanjo's selfish and self-interests; or it will somehow be used to legitimize such a personal agenda. However, Nigeria saw the Biafrans as rebels who were seizing control of the Eastern Region, and determined that force was necessary to bring the recalcitrant state back under the control of the central government. An article on the website Jamyco claims the World Bank has invited Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, to put his name on a new currency for Biafra. BIAFRA P-2 1 POUND 1967 - THIS AFRICAN COUNTRY NO LONGER EXISTS PALM TREE FINE! World Bank-approved administrative boundaries (Admin 0) (and polygons . s got burnt, as the Central bank decided that there would be no exchange of Biafran currency for Nigerian currency, deciding instead to pay a flat rate of twenty Nigerian pounds to each depositor of Biafran or old Nigerian currency with the Central Bank. The notes have a palm tree and a big rising sun on their obverse design. In the old map many natural Biafran geographies were excluded such as Biafra lands on the west bank of the Niger. Moreover, he was commissioned to take part in a plan to assassinate Ojukwu and topple the Biafran regime a plan that was later uncovered and which cost Banjo his life. Remainders are available only for the second series (with the apparent exception of the 10-shilling note which has not been positively recorded), and can be recognised by the lack of serial numbers which are to be found (if present) in the top right and bottom left on the front of the notes. MA to MZ(except MI & MO)24 million, NA to NR(except NI & NO)16 million, 10s. Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection. In the Eastern Region, from the time of the massacres, there arose a strong movement amongst the Ibos to break away from the federation. The People's Bank of China is aiming for widespread domestic use of the e-CNY, or digital yuan, in 2022. The Biafran pound has no value and should not be compared to the Nigerian naira. The first issue of the bank notes included only 5 shillings notes and 1 pound notes. Another of Whartons planes had been destroyed mysteriously in Bissau (in Portuguese Guinea) shortly before this, and another had been impounded in Athens, leading the Biafrans to believe th! Keesings Publications Limited Keesings Contemporary Archives Volume No.XVI 1967-1968 London. The information reaching our desk this afternoon, from Biafran blogger Eze Ndukwe . Since the rumour began to circulate, I have conducted thorough research into it, and I have discovered that the rumours that have been circulated are false news. False: the world bank has not approved the Biafran currency and has confirmed this claim to be false alongside shreds of facts gathered by Dubawa. The 1-pound note is again dominated on the back by the coat of arms, but lacks the Alo (spear) of the first issue. 1968-1969, P-5, Banknote, UNC World Currency. World. Einzig, Paul (1949) Primitive Money, Eyre & Spottiswoode, London. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. In 2019, it was claimed that the World Bank invited Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, to place his name on a new Biafra currency. There were of course many stories of enterprising Nigerians who were buying the Biafran holdings in Europe at a discounted rate, and shipping them back to Nigeria where their full value could be obtained. BANK OF BIAFRA (Total: 3 notes) Their use was very popular amongst the Ibos until recent times and they were only demonetised during the 1940s. Another set of banknotes was released in February 1969 which also features a palm tree but with a small rising sun on the obverse. Bank Of Biafra (11) Browse Banknotes. . PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO TASIN NEWS TV BIKO Pls subscribe, like, comment a. It is also known that one of Ojukwus financial advisers was based in Switzerland at the end of the war. @WorldBankECA. (Although the refinery, if that is what it is, may well have been the one built by the Biafrans at Uzoakoli following their loss of access to Port Harcourt and the coast.) TT PK 6b 1968-69 BIAFRA 5 POUNDS PCGS 66 PPQ TOP POP WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBERS! There are a number of ethnic groups in Nigeria with no group being a clear majority, however the Northern region was dominated by the Hausa, the Western by the Yoruba, and the Eastern by the Ibo (or Igbo). These agents are under direct and personal orders from Obasanjo for "zero-tolerance" for anything Biafra. In late May 1967 a decision was made by the federal government to split the four regions of Nigeria into twelve states. Amidst all this, the Nigerian SSS (State Security Services), the Mobile Police, and the Police, are busy chasing down and arresting MASSOB (Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra) members from their own homes and in their church buildings, for no offense other than that they were having a peaceful meeting of MASSOB members. The back of the 10-shilling note uses the manilla in the same manner as the 5-shilling note (enclosing the value of the note in a white disc) and has a picture of an oil refinery possibly the one at Port Harcourt. Palm tree in centre with sunset behind, all with decorate circles containing words. Easterners holding Biafran Pounds, the currency adopted by the region when it declared . When the Nigerians announced that they would no longer redeem bank notes exported from Nigeria after August 1967, the Biafrans worked quickly to gather bank notes remaining in circulation so that they could be converted into precious foreign exchange. The men can be heard speaking in Igbo language and chanting "All hail Biafra" in the video, which has received over 1000 shares on Facebook. Whatever the exact date of issue, the quote above does show that, following Nigerias announcement of their new note issue, Biafra continued to collect as many Nigerian notes as possible before the notes could no longer be redeemed. Besides the US, 22 other countries use different forms of the dollar currency, including Australia and Canada. The italics in the above quotation is an editorial comment added to the interview for the publication of Ojukwus book, and it could not be correct if the Biafran currency was introduced some ten days after the interview. On the other hand, the retention of Nigerian currency may simply have been to provide a recognised circulating medium, and to provide some legitimacy to Biafras use of Nigerian currency in purchasing foreign exchange. While peace and order were steadily re-established by the Military Government, the stability was being undermined by the desire of the Northern Region to secede from the Federation. WASHINGTON, March 16, 2022 In an effort to help accelerate Kenya's ongoing inclusive and resilient recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, the World Bank has approved a $750 million Development Policy Operation (DPO) that will help strengthen fiscal sustainability through reforms that contribute to greater transparency and the fight against In contrast, the so-called leaders of Nigeria, including General Obasanjo, the president, whose affluent ways and self-serving power displays depend on Nigeria being seen as virile and together, vigorously deny that there is any problem with Nigeria. TT PK 5b 1968-69 BIAFRA 1 POUND PMG 65 EPQ GEM WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBERS! A Nigerian newspaper, Breaking News, Nigerian News & Multimedia, Daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy . It appeared that the Eastern Region was forcing the hand of the central government so in an effort to coerce them back under federal control, Lagos began to impose an economic blockade. It was generally reported that the notes were being sold at discounts! Not only was Nigeria taking steps to halt the flow of currency from Biafra, steps were also being taken to introduce a new series of bank notes which would be unavailable to the Biafrans. Biafra one pound Pick2, 1967 issue, prefix A/C, scarce high grade, almost UNC. FIVE POUNDS - 5 As has been illustrated above, the Bank of Biafra Decree explicitly adopts Nigerian currency as the circulating medium for Biafra, and the Biafrans had seemed quite willing to maintain this currency for as long as they could. The sale of undelivered notes included remainders as well as notes in issued form. ces had taken with them some two million pounds in Nigerian currency, taken from bank vaults in Benin. Called the " sand dollar ," it will increase financial inclusion for inhabitants spread out across the country's 700 islands, where banking services such as cash machines are not always available. Mezu, S. Okechukwu (1971) Behind the Rising Sun, Heinemann, London. 1 Pound P5a. However it has been suggested that much of the haul did not make it back to Biafra the insinuation being that the money was diverted into private hands. This isn't the first time IPOB has spread incorrect information about Biafran currency. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Palm tree in centre with sunset behind, all with decorate circles containing words. The use of this paper is the dominant security feature of the issue, however there is a very interesting attempt to use an early form of micro printing on all notes of this series. 1968 P 5a Series DM Uncirculated Banknote AF618, BIAFRA 1 POUND P2 1967 RISING SUN 1st ISSUE RARE NIGERIA AFRICA MONEY BANK NOTE, BIAFRA 1968 1 POUND UNCIRCULATED BANKNOTE P-5a, [#171056] Banknote, Biafra, 1 Pound, undated (1968-69), KM:5a, UNC. To all Nigerians, Please ignore the news that the Biafran Pound has been approved in Italy. This prediction is now right on the mark: when Obasanjo gets the Conference report, he can do anything with it and to it. Don't fall for cheap lies. End of February Sale Get 15% Off with Promo Code: FEB15. Lettering: The meaning of the colors is: red representing the blood of the massacre in northern Nigeria and in the consequent Nigeria-Biafra war. This, of course, has not escaped the watchful eyes of the US Intelligence which comes out with an Intelligence Report on Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) predicting that within the next 15 years, Nigeria will totally collapse. Not surprisingly, the coup generated a deal of confusion and animosity across Nigeria, ultimately resulting in violence. But, they have zero influence over the activities of Biafrans overseas; these Biafrans put on a successful worldwide demonstration (WWD) at the close of the month of May 2005 during which they sensitized the rest of the world--from Canada to South Africa, Austria to Gabon, and from Ireland to Ukraine to the case for Biafra, pressing for the support of self-determination as a natural and moral right, and as a right ratified by UN Charter. Lettering: REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA BANK OF BIAFRA Promise to pay on Demand the sum of . Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than Canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to Canadian dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. After some months of preparation, the federal government launched their first offensive against Biafra on 6 July 1967, and the Nigerian civil war began. The difference being that the Eastern Regions arms had supporters of a leopard (on the left) and a man carrying a spear an Alo (on the right), whereas the Biafran arms had two leopards supporting the shield. This action and the preceding blockade were the necessary catalysts that those in the east were looking for to show their hand. We hope you enjoy shopping at BNWorld, Inc. Mon-Fri 8:30am-12:30am (Order cut-off for deliveries using USPS is 12:00pm and FedEx before 3:00pm (PST)), Graded Special Condition and Serial numbers, Venezuela Bolvar Digital (Digitales) 2021, Iraqi Dinar for ZImbabwe Dollars or Venezuelan Bolivar, Indonesia Rupiah for ZImbabwe Dollars or Venezuelan Bolivar, Vietnam Dong for ZImbabwe Dollars or Venezuelan Bolivar, Mixed Banknotes for ZImbabwe Dollars or Venezuelan Bolivar. Also, this is not the first time Dubawa confirmed news from this same claimant to be false. To all Nigerians, Please ignore the news that the Biafran Pound has been approved in Italy. Despite many early successes, Biafra was mostly on the back foot during the conflict; and, as well as defending itself, had to support the millions of refugees who had returned to the region after the massacres. Most commentators on Biafras bank notes report that the first issue occurred immediately after the declaration of independence but this is not correct. 1 - 1. It is early June 2005. The 1968 Biafran bank note issue was not only an emergency issue, it also faced the trials and tribulations of the country it was serving many of the notes not making it to Biafra. Something went wrong. Two days ago United Nations gave World bank order to start printing new Biafra currency. The World Igbo Congress (WIC) is calling on the Nigerian authorities to ensure the safety of the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, saying the . Constructed from copper bars they form an incomplete circle (or oval) having lobes at the ends and are often described as bracelets or armlets. Biafra digital currency is coming to save the situation ASAP but for now, follow the instructions. You can also ask Ihieagwa people in imo state its Ojomma. ether they were brought back to Lagos by Nigerian soldiers, or by speculators in Nigerian currency who may have bought them at a discount from the Biafrans. Because the old Nigerian notes continued to be accepted in certain areas, the value of the old Nigerian currency was not entirely worthle! While this amount may seem large, it must be remembered that Biafra had a population of 14 million, and the amount in circulation would equate to 10 per person at the most optimistic estimate. Latest World news news, comment and analysis from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice Should any individual or enterprise wish to surrender a greater amount than the stated limits, then this would be done so long as the requests were registered with the exchange control authorities. 1 - 5, Lettering: (This occurrence being due to insufficient Biafran notes being delivered to replace the Nigerian currency, which had been extracted from circulation.). Wharton was subsequently fired and a new supply route established. In 1944, the U.S. dollar became the global or world currency. Currency itself seems to have been a subject close to Ojukwu (or one of his advisers), as we find the following clause in instructions sent to the delegates of the Eastern Region who were negotiating with Nigeria prior to secession. Most of us are familiar with the Biafra map of between May 30, 1967 and January 15, 1970 (the old Biafra.) In an effort to curb the flow, the federal government issued a decree in June stating that Nigerian currency exported from Nigeria (including the rebel held Eastern Region) after 21 August 1967, would not be redeemed by the Nigerian Government. Or browse our previous auctions using our text-based directory. The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) was created in 1988 to promote foreign direct investment into developing countries to support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives. Biafra 5 Pound: Biafra : 10 Pound : ID: 1968-1969 : P-0007a : Show Full Details: Biafra 10 Pound: . While the continued acceptance of old Nigerian notes encouraged the continued activities by smugglers, by January 1969 the old Nigerian Pound had become almost unacceptable on the black market, worth only the merest fraction of its face value. @, Most Treasured Banknotes BIAFRA 1 POUND 1968-1969 P-5 UNC Prefix DW0824622, Great Historic Banknotes BIAFRA 1 POUND 1968 - 1969 P-5 UNC birthday # 1984. Russia's invasion of #Ukraine has had a devastating impact, with billions of dollars in damaged infrastructure and 8 million more Ukrainians living in poverty in 2022. Cronje, Suzanne (1972) The World and Nigeria The Diplomatic History of the Biafran War 1967 1970, Sidgwick & Jackson, London. Two days earlier an aeroplane carrying 7 million of Nigerian currency was seized at Lom in Togo. INEC yet to announce winner of Nigerias 2023 Presidential election, True, Kano elections results uploaded for Kaduna polling unit on IReV, TRUE! The reports indicate that Rothschild was prepared to pay twelve shillings and sixpence in British currency for each Nigerian pound. Paragraph 8 of the decree states: Currency notes and coins of the Federal Republic of Nigeria shall remain legal tender in the Republic of Biafra until such further day as the Military Governor may specify., The Bank shall maintain existing parity of the Nigerian pound.. 20,851 Results Certification Year Type Grade Circulated/Uncirculated Condition Price Buying Format All Filters CHINA 1949 HAINAN BANK 1 YUAN BANKNOTE RARE VERY CRISP XF.P-S#1457. The postage stamps were reportedly released on 5 February 1968 (which varies by a week from the date announced by Ojukwu of 29 January) and it would not be difficult to conjecture that the postage stamps and the bank notes were printed by the same printer for release at the same time. When the federal government offered to appease those in the east, their efforts were rejected, and although a lot of effort was made in trying to bring about a reconciliation, it appeared that those in the east were not willing to come to a compromise. BIAFRA 1 POUND ( 1968-69 ) PICK # 5a AU. The Bank Notes of Biafra. The Central Bank began recalling the Biafran currency and the old Nigerian currency in the war-torn region but, because of the shortage of new Nigerian notes, only receipts were issued to those who surrendered the notes; although during this period of recall it was unclear what rate of exchange would be made for the Biafran notes. (Titled men are part of traditional societies or brotherhoods.). The war ended 50 years ago on 15th January 1970 when Ojukwu fled the country. Buy It Now +C $21.49 shipping . To make matters worse, one Biafran pound is worth 280 Naira! But I wonder how many of us have contemplated what the map of the new Biafra will look like. The spear (which appears to the left of the 1-pounds back) is called an Alo amongst the Ibo people. While the coup was unsuccessful, it resulted in the deaths of the Prime Minister of Nigeria, the Premiers of the Northern and Western Regions, the federal Minister of Finance, and a number of senior army officers. It is probable that the two million Nigerian pounds captured in Benin were used by the Biafrans to finance their war effort. New currency was introduced. In an effort to take firm control of the country, General Ironsi was appointed by the Nigerian cabinet to head a federal military government. like I always say google is your friend so use it and lemme alone. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. It was in this statement that Dr. Okigbo said that the Biafrans had collected 53 million in the three weeks since Nigerias announcement that the notes would no longer be legal tender after 22 January. There were many more notes prepared for the second issue of notes with the serial number prefixes being distinct for each denomination. Above the shield is an eagle clutching a tusk or horn, and representations of the eagle appeared on a number of Biafran coins. 2015 - 2023 BNWorld, Inc.. All rights reserved. China became the world's first major economy to pilot a digital currency in April 2020. Learn how. Unfortunately he was later to suffer a problem far removed from the over-issue he suspected Nigeria of planning he was to face empty bank vaults and the lack of a circulating medium. Under a separate decree Decree No.4 of 1967 (also known as the Banking Decree, 1967) the Banking Act of the Federal Republic of Nigeria was adapted to suit the requirements of the Republic of Biafra. The nation existed during the war which happened from May 1967 and lasted until January 1970. Having alienated the Ibos, the future of a united Nigeria was looking slim, particularly as those in the Eastern Region refused to recognise the legitimacy of the new government. This desperate method of raising foreign exchange supposedly lasted only a brief period of time. BIAFRAN CURRENCY HAS BEEN APPROVED FROM WORLD BANK, BIAFRA IS COMING The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper brings you the latest headlines, opinions, political news, business reports and international news. 5 shillings (B101a, P1) Worth: $2.50 - $10.00. Although Biafra had made a concerted effort to produce the second series of higher quality bank notes, it would appear that their circulation was limited. There were only two denominations in the first issue (five shillings and one pound), and according to Dr. Okigbo in his statement of 1 February the reason for this was the desire for the Biafrans to deflate their economy although the reality would appear to be insufficient planning. Lettering: The common features are the rising sun (now a much smaller representation), the palm tree, the names of the Republic and the Bank, a white disc to the right of the note, and patterns imitating engine work surrounding the note. ONE POUND - 1 Intermittent reports continued to appear in the international press in late 1967 and early 1968 of foreign nationals attempting to smuggle Nigerian currency into Nigeria. REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA Modern issues 1961-present (25 th . The Republic of Biafra. Nigeria had quickly become aware of the movement of currency from Biafra to Europe and its conversion into foreign exchange. In this case, the claimant blatantly declared that the World Bank has approved the Biafran Currency, without making reference to a source or quotation. However the Alo makes its reappearance on the back of the 5-pound note, this time having a white disc with the coat of arms laying over its shaft. Of course the shortage of money was not due simply to the loss of the notes carried by Whartons plane, it was due mainly to the near-total withdrawal of Nigerian notes without the Biafran substitute being available. Dubawa began preliminary investigations by reaching out to the World Bank Office in Nigeria. The World Bank charges a 0.06 percent per annum transaction fee. Contemporary reports claim that many individuals presented their savings in local and foreign currency to the government so that weapons could be bought; later, gold and jewels were donated as contributions to the war effort. The notes are signed by the Governor and a Director of the Bank of Biafra. When Nigeria announced the introduction of their new note issue was to be on 3 January 1968, the Biafrans were still collecting Nigerian notes. The new currency went public on 28 January 1968, and the Nigerian pound was not accepted as an exchange unit. The question of central banking and coinage is something which must be very carefully looked into. The World Bank has rejected a request from El Salvador to help with the implementation of Bitcoin as legal tender. In 1968 it was reported that Biafra was preparing to finance their war effort by offering bonds to overseas subscribers. Biafra. Lot. Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this banknote. However, yet another estimate stated that 30 million were circulating in Biafra at the point of secession, with further reserves of 40 million being held in the bank vaults of the Central Bank in Enugu and Port Harcourt. Biafra, officially the Republic of Biafra, was a partially recognised secessionist state in West Africa that declared independence from Nigeria and existed from 1967 until 1970. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. Pro-Biafra militants have in turn killed scores of security and government officials, as well as civilians, in armed operations that have grown more frequent and daring. Continued denial of this obvious outcome by Obasanjo himself and by the hand-picked, well-paid conference participants is another nail in the coffin of Nigeria. the 5-shilling note repeats Bank of Biafra Five Shillings. Values in the table above are expressed in CAD. Many of these notes were not delivered to Biafra, but it is not known how many were successfully conveyed to their destination and how many remained in storage at their point of production. The palm tree was important because of its economic significance to Biafra next to oil, products from the palm trees were the most valuable exports from the region prior to the new republic being declared. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. The 5 shillings depicts four Biafran girls while the 1 pound shows the coat of arms. However, the first numeral in the serial number for all notes of the second issue is always zero. . The preparation of Biafra Independence on October 12 is in progress. The first issue of the bank notes included only 5 shillings notes and 1 pound notes. Nigeria is one of the most multicultural states in the world, with over 500 languages being spoken. Lettering: REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA BANK OF BIAFRA Promise to pay on Demand the sum of . The current regional distribution of 36 states was approved in 1996. . View cart for details. With such an interesting attempt at micro printing it would be pleasing to know where the notes were printed, but the printer of each issue is a mystery. See Details. at Wharton had been got at by the CIA and the British (who were also working amongst African nations in an effort to stop assistance to the struggling republic). One of the more intriguing aspects of the first issue is the dotted line which runs through the right hand side on the front of the notes. It has also been suggested that the money ultimately fell into the hands of Nigerian soldiers who failed to declare their discovery. BANK OF BIAFRA The Euro currency () is used by 19 of the 27 EU member states, making it one of the currencies used by most countries. Biafra, 1 pound, ND (1968-1969), P-5, UNC a country that existed for 3 years, Biafra 1 Pound (ND 1969) P-5a UNC Banknote - Palm Tree, 5 x 1 POUND 1968 Rep. of Biafra UNC Notes, Same Year, Different Prefix & Serial. BIAFRA 1 POUND P-2 1967 10 Pcs Lot RISING SUN Bundle CURRENCY NIGERIA BANK NOTE. Top Rated Seller . 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