50 Kobo 2006 front 50 Kobo 2006 back
50 Kobo 2006 photo
© Ulmo

50 Kobo

2006 year
Nickel plated steel 3.6 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Nigeria
Period
Federal Republic (1963-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2006
Value
50 Kobo 0.50 NGN = USD 0.00031
Currency
Naira (1973-date)
Composition
Nickel plated steel
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#29831
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Ears of corn.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
kobo

Edge

Plain

Comment

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corncob

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 50 Kobo coin from Nigeria features the image of a traditional Nigerian mask on its reverse side. The mask depicted on the coin is a representation of the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria and is a nod to the country's diverse artistic traditions.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Kobo 2006 coin.