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2 Naira
2006 year| Bimetallic: stainless steel centre in copper plated steel ring | 7.48 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 2 Naira 2 NGN = USD 0.0012 |
| Currency | Naira (1973-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: stainless steel centre in copper plated steel ring |
| Weight | 7.48 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#5143 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
The National Assembly Building in Abuja under the value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO NAIRA
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
2
Edge
Milled
Comment
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Assembly_(Nigeria)Due to chronic inflation, these coins fell out of use by the mid-2010s. Due to a paper currency shortage in 2023, these coins were distributed in bags of ₦2,000 to bank customers instead of banknotes.
Interesting fact
The 2 Naira coin from Nigeria made of Bimetallic material has a unique feature, it has a stainless steel center inside a copper-plated steel ring, which gives it a distinctive look and feel.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 107500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Naira 2006 coin.
