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5 Kobo
| Copper-nickel | 2.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1963-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1987-1989 |
| Value | 5 Kobo (0.05 NGN) |
| Currency | Naira (1973-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#241190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 25% |
Reverse
Cocoa beans.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
kobo
Engraver: Geoffrey Colley
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Kobo coin from Nigeria, issued between 1987 and 1989, has a unique feature. It is one of the few coins in the world that has a notched border, which was designed to help the visually impaired distinguish it from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1988 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1989 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Kobo 1987-1989 coin.
