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25 Kobo
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 10 g | 26.92 mm |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1973-1975 |
| Value | 25 Kobo (0.25 NGN) |
| Currency | Naira (1973-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 26.92 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1979 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#8106 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Groundnuts
Script: Latin
Lettering: 25 kobo
Engraver: Geoffrey Colley
Edge
Reeded with security edge. Two sections of the security edge is alternating dots and opposing diagonals, covering 80% of the circumference. The remaining 20% of the security edge is plain, in two equal 10% opposing sections.
Interesting fact
The 25 Kobo coin from Nigeria, issued between 1973 and 1975, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, known as a "ropy" or "crowned" edge, which is different from the standard circular shape of most coins. This feature was designed to make the coin easily identifiable and harder to counterfeit.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Kobo 1973-1975 coin.
