1 Kobo 1987-1988 front 1 Kobo 1987-1988 back
1 Kobo 1987-1988 photo
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1 Kobo

 
Bronze 5.8 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Nigeria
Period
Federal Republic (1963-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1987-1988
Value
1 Kobo (0.01&nbspNGN)
Currency
Naira (1973-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
5.8 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
2007
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#241187
Rarity index
66%

Reverse

Denomination between two oil wells.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
kobo

Engraver: Geoffrey Colley

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Kobo coin from Nigeria was designed by artist Edwin U. Ougo, who was a prominent Nigerian sculptor and artist. The coin features a portrait of a Nigerian woman on one side and the country's coat of arms on the other. The coin was minted in 1987 and 1988, and it was made of bronze, which is an alloy of copper and tin. The coin weighs 5.8 grams and has a diameter of 24 millimeters. I hope you find this information helpful!