2023 Nigeria 200 Naira Banknote – Agricultural Strength and National Identity

Issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria as part of the redesigned naira series, the 2023 200 Naira note reflects the country’s commitment to modernization, anti-counterfeiting measures, and national symbolism. It continues to honor Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello—Premier of Northern Nigeria and a foundational figure in the nation’s political history.


Banknote Specifications
Feature Details
Country Nigeria
Year of Issue 2023
Denomination 200 Naira
Currency Series Redesign Series (2022–2023)
Issuer Central Bank of Nigeria
Dimensions 151 × 78 mm
Material Cotton-based paper
Printing Method Offset and intaglio
Security Features Watermark (Ahmadu Bello), electrotype “CBN200”, segmented security thread, UV elements
Catalog References Pick #47b.3 · Numista N#207733


Obverse

Portrait of Alhaji Sir Ahmadu Bello, wearing traditional attire
Serial numbers in black; date and signatures at lower left
Inscription: ₦200 Central Bank of Nigeria
Scripts: Latin and Arabic
Color scheme: Dark gray and blue-green on multicolored underprint

Reverse

Vignette depicting cattle and agricultural produce, symbolising Nigeria’s agrarian economy
Denomination repeated in multiple locations
Inscription: Two Hundred Naira
Script: Latin
Color scheme: Blue-green and dark gray over multicolored background

This note is part of Nigeria’s currency redesign initiative aimed at enhancing security and reducing counterfeiting.