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10 Kobo
| Copper-nickel | 4 g | 22.8 mm |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1987-1990 |
| Value | 10 Kobo (0.10 NGN) |
| Currency | Naira (1973-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 22.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 2007 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#241195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Oil palms to the right with the number '10' to the left and the word 'kobo' below making the denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
kobo
Engraver: Geoffrey Colley
Edge
Reeded security edge
Interesting fact
The 10 Kobo coin from Nigeria, issued between 1987 and 1990, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "ropy" or "dodecagonal" shape, which is a combination of a circle and a square. This shape was designed to make the coin easily identifiable and harder to counterfeit.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Kobo 1987-1990 coin.
