PEACE - UNITY - FREEDOM MA to MZ(except MI & MO)24 million, NA to NR(except NI & NO)16 million, 10s. Currency: Pound (1967-1970 . Browse By Material; Browse By Set/Series Name; Browse By Currency; Related Sites. Their use was very popular amongst the Ibos until recent times and they were only demonetised during the 1940s. The difference being that the Eastern Regions arms had supporters of a leopard (on the left) and a man carrying a spear an Alo (on the right), whereas the Biafran arms had two leopards supporting the shield. We had to do something quickly to save the near-disastrous situation. Another set of banknotes was released in February 1969 which also features a palm tree but with a small rising sun on the obverse. Another external source of revenue that was rumoured to have come to the Biafrans, was an advance of six million pounds against the promise of mineral rights. Comments made in a speech by General Ojukwu in February 1969 (a year after the events), reflect the public despair that was expressed at the Nigerian decree (although Ojukwu himself could not have been surprised): The government has long been aware of the terrible experiences of our people over the issue of currency. A video on YouTube claims that the World Bank has finally approved the Biafran Currency. The secession was due to cultural, ethnic, and economic conflicts among the various citizens in Nigeria. Ultimately the speculator! The sale of undelivered notes included remainders as well as notes in issued form. Rumours as to what value the Central Bank of Nigeria would place on the Biafran notes became widespread, with many believing one rumour that twenty Biafran pounds would be given the value of one Nigerian pound. 5 shillings (B101ar, P1r) See Details. I am worried by the news that the Federal Government, because of shortage of funds for its services, has authorised the printing of a large quantity of unbacked notes for circulation. Hank Wharton was an American transport operator who had come to an arrangement with the Biafrans to fly arms twice weekly from Lisbon (Portugal) to Biafra. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than Canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to Canadian dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. Biafra was established on 30 May 1967 by Igbo military officer and Eastern Region governor C. Odumegwu Ojukwu under his presidency . Its territory consisted of the predominantly Igbo-populated Eastern Region of Nigeria. While the coup was unsuccessful, it resulted in the deaths of the Prime Minister of Nigeria, the Premiers of the Northern and Western Regions, the federal Minister of Finance, and a number of senior army officers. 22. 1 pound (B102a, P2) Worth: $2.50 - $10.00. Russia's invasion of #Ukraine has had a devastating impact, with billions of dollars in damaged infrastructure and 8 million more Ukrainians living in poverty in 2022. Biafran stamps were initially just overprinted Nigerian stamps (overprinted SOVEREIGN BIAFRA), but the newborn country soon issued it's own designs. We had to arrange and conclude the exercise in a hurry. With these two decrees the financial framework of the Bank of Biafra was established, but there was still a more important problem to be faced that of financing the war. FY18 budget includes certain non-salary staff costs in program budgets that up to FY17 were included in Centrally Managed Accounts & Miscellaneous Programs. The Bank of Biafra Decree also stated that all property held in the republic by the Central Bank of Nigeria was to be transferred to the Bank of Biafra. $80.00 0 bids $5.25 shipping Ended China 1960s Banknotes $30.00 1 bid $5.00 shipping 1d 12h China 2 Jiao 1980 scarce unc $1.00 1 bid $5.00 shipping 6d 6h The spear (which appears to the left of the 1-pounds back) is called an Alo amongst the Ibo people. However the Alo makes its reappearance on the back of the 5-pound note, this time having a white disc with the coat of arms laying over its shaft. Since the rumour began to circulate, I have conducted thorough research into it, and I have discovered that the rumours that have been circulated are false news. Equipment had to be bought quickly, and (of course) had to be paid for. But I wonder how many of us have contemplated what the map of the new Biafra will look like. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. In response, via an Email, the World Bank confirmed the information to be false, further asserting that The World Bank Group is not responsible or associated in any way with the referenced video or any claim of such.. Consequently there were three currencies circulating in Nigeria new Nigerian notes in the West and North, Biafran notes in the areas controlled by the rebels and old Nigerian notes in those areas of the East which had been liberated by the Nigerians. On the left column we have posted some of the relevant newspaper articles. Pro-Biafra militants have in turn killed scores of security and government officials, as well as civilians, in armed operations that have grown more frequent and daring. The news was shared on the Facebook page "Excess Honey and Sugar TV.". What is less well documented, are the many aspects of the administration of the war-torn state aspects such as the establishment of the Bank of Biafra and the issue of the Biafran bank notes. The notes are signed by the Governor and a Director of the Bank of Biafra. This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. World Currency / Biafra / Bank of Biafra ; Greysheet Catalog Details. 28.00 Current Monetary Policy Rate (%) 8.0 2 Inflation Target (%) 53.6 Current inflation rate (%) 32.7472 The World Bank has rejected a request from El Salvador to help with the implementation of Bitcoin as legal tender. Realising that their activities had led to a greatly reduced amount of money in circulation, the Biafrans prepared to replace the Nigerian currency, with this endeavour resulting in the first Biafran note issue. Biafra Gorgeous Crisp UNC Bill Note Currency, 1 Pound, BIAFRA NIGERIA 5 10 SHILLINGS 1 5 10 POUNDS 3 4 5 6 7 1968-1969 UNC COMPLETE SET, Great Historic Banknotes BIAFRA 1 POUND 1968-1969 P-5 UNC Lucky # DS0046555. One of the more interesting assets of the Central Bank that was specifically seized was its currency. Calls to replace it have failed because it is the world's most widely traded currency. The first stamps of Biafra were issued on 5 February 1968. Amidst all this, the Nigerian SSS (State Security Services), the Mobile Police, and the Police, are busy chasing down and arresting MASSOB (Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra) members from their own homes and in their church buildings, for no offense other than that they were having a peaceful meeting of MASSOB members. "Chima Nwagu, the founder and Chief Editor of Biafra . Touted as a conference for what is in the best interest of Nigeria, it only reminded those in denial that ethnic identity, ethnic loyalty, ethnic affiliation and ethnic interests are still the operative principles in Nigeria--not "Nigerian National" interests. The new currency went public on 28 January 1968, and the Nigerian pound was not accepted as an exchange unit. Biafra, officially the Republic of Biafra, was a partially recognised secessionist state in West Africa that declared independence from Nigeria and existed from 1967 until 1970. As a result, Dubawa embarked on scrutinizing the claim. Top Rated Seller Top Rated Seller. Essentially, most of the institutions required for running the new republic existed as part of the Nigerian governments administration for the Eastern region. The Bank of Nigeria . During the war, a number of international relief agencies were delivering food and medicine to the war-ravaged Republic. (Biafra transferred its capital several times to avoid capture by advancing Nigerian forces). Biafra one pound Pick2, 1967 issue, prefix A/C, scarce high grade, almost UNC. 10 . Signatures: Sylvester U. Ugoh (Governor) The Central Bank began recalling the Biafran currency and the old Nigerian currency in the war-torn region but, because of the shortage of new Nigerian notes, only receipts were issued to those who surrendered the notes; although during this period of recall it was unclear what rate of exchange would be made for the Biafran notes. Nigeria had quickly become aware of the movement of currency from Biafra to Europe and its conversion into foreign exchange. ONE POUND - 1 Under this decree the bank was to be administered by a board consisting of a Governor and not less than four Directors, who were to be appointed by the Military Governor. 2015 - 2023 BNWorld, Inc.. All rights reserved. Although reports had appeared in the international press as early as June 1967 that Biafra intended to issue its own bank notes, it was not until 1968 that the first bank notes were introduced. Banks would go for days without opening because there was no money for withdrawals, and when some was available it was rationed people being allowed to withdraw no more than one pound a day. The Euro is the only currency in use in Italy. Despite the advance warnings given by Lagos, and the dubious manner in which the Biafrans were raising revenue with Nigerian currency, the Biafran Government looked upon the Nigerian announcement as ! This issue consisted of three values honoring Biafran . Although the Central Bank of Nigeria had declared that the old Nigerian currency would no longer be exchanged after 22 January 1968, the trade in old Nigerian bank notes continued well into 1968. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%. Each prefix has ten million numbers, there fore the number of notes prepared for this issue are estimated to be: 5s. Because the notes are very common there is a tendency amongst collectors to ignore them. Lettering: In the old map many natural Biafran geographies were excluded such as Biafra lands on the west bank of the Niger. The small print appears as continuous lines, however the print is made less easy to detect by being overlaid with a pattern of lines the pattern being different on each denomination. The shield contains the rising sun, plus three manillas linked together over an area divided into three parts, which are properly coloured red, black, and green. The reports indicate that Rothschild was prepared to pay twelve shillings and sixpence in British currency for each Nigerian pound. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. When many Ibos decided to forsake their homes and businesses, and flee the violence in various parts of Nigeria to return to their homelands, it was Lieut.-Col. Ojukwu who advised them to return to their homes and businesses, assuring them that peace would be returned under the new government. However, matters became critical in January 1966 when a number of junior army officers attempted a coup. The first notes, in denominations of 5/- and 1, were introduced on January 29, 1968. If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform The leaders of this movement were close to the Military Governor, and from late 1966 it seems that plans were being put in place for the Eastern Region to secede. Values in the table above are expressed in CAD. Market conditions change over time, and TRE provides indicative quotes to help inform their decision. The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has said that emerging nations of Biafra, Ambazonia and Oduduwa have concluded plans to conduct a one million-man march at European Union headquarters in . Currency Gallery: Biafra Africa Index World Index Banknotes for Sale Consignment List Banknotes Wanted Note Evaluation Banknote Grading Numismatic Books If you are looking to purchase Biafran banknotes, then please visit our Store instead. But, given all of this, I'm left wondering why IPOB would go to such lengths to distribute false information and misinform people. If this is intended to imitate a Morse code thread, then one can only wonder what the Morse characters are meant to spell. What is the cost of converting to local currency? After some months of preparation, the federal government launched their first offensive against Biafra on 6 July 1967, and the Nigerian civil war began. Niven, Rex (1970) The War of Nigerian Unity 1967-1970, Evans Brothers (Nigeria Publishers) Ltd, Lagos. Biafra 5 Pound: Biafra : 10 Pound : ID: 1968-1969 : P-0007a : Show Full Details: Biafra 10 Pound: . 1 - 5, Lettering: In 2019, it was claimed that the World Bank invited Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, to place his name on a new Biafra currency. Pk 5b and this banknote is w. Seller: Trusted Traditions, Inc. (1) Posted: 07/16/19. Information about the claim has not appeared in any of the mainstream media. While this amount may seem large, it must be remembered that Biafra had a population of 14 million, and the amount in circulation would equate to 10 per person at the most optimistic estimate. Published on 07 November 2019. -catalogue-33.html) References: P# 6 . . Nigeria is writhing her way through the throes of imminent collapse. By far the most important strategy of the Biafrans in their quest for foreign exchange, was the conversion of their holdings of Nigerian currency. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Standard Catalog of World Paper Money. Decorative pattern with Biafran arms to the right. Also on the back of the 5-pound note is a picture of a woman weaving on a hand loom. According to one version, the planes broke down while flying in their cargo, and jettisoned the much needed supply of weapons, and evidently other cargo such as the Biafran bank notes, before returning to Lisbon. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Pick Publishing Corporation (1970) Picks Currency Year Book 1969, New York. The editorial comment is therefore either incorrect (the recall may have been for the interim receipts), or the currency was issued earlier than Ojukwu stated; and one source does give the date of issue as 10 January. It is not known exactly when these notes were introduced, but it was probably around February 1969, as Gen. Ojukwu announced the following in a speech to the Consultative Assembly and Council of Chiefs and Elders on 10 February: I am happy to announce to you that we have now been able to produce real Biafran currency of the highest quality. However in the case of the individual no more than 10 of the 30 could be made up with Biafran notes and in the case of the commercial enterprises the limit was 100. A video on this YouTube channel 'Biafra Generation' claims that the world bank has approved the Biafran currency (what they termed as the Ejemme). Modern issues 1961-present (25 th . Intermittent reports continued to appear in the international press in late 1967 and early 1968 of foreign nationals attempting to smuggle Nigerian currency into Nigeria. . 5 It is not known what happened to the Biafran currency that was surrendered, but it was almost certainly destroyed. the 5-shilling note repeats Bank of Biafra Five Shillings. Lettering: REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA BANK OF BIAFRA Promise to pay on Demand the sum of . The first issue of the bank notes included only 5 shillings notes and 1 pound notes. Also, this is not the first time Dubawa confirmed news from this same claimant to be false. Palm tree in centre with sunset behind, all with decorate circles containing words. The World Bank charges a 0.06 percent per annum transaction fee. BIAFRA 1 POUND P-2 1967 10 Pcs Lot RISING SUN Bundle CURRENCY NIGERIA BANK NOTE. @WorldBankECA. AC12- Biafra 1967 1 pound note P-2 Palm tree & rising sun / Back: Coat of Arms, BIAFRA 1 POUND P-5 1968 x 50 Pcs Lot 1/2 BUNDLE NON EXISTING UNC MONEY BANK NOTE, Banknote Biafra P5a 1 Pound, Combined Shipping, BIAFRA 1 Pound, 1968-1969, P-5, Banknote, UNC World Currency, Biafra 1968-69 1 Pound Bank Note Gem Unc 66 EPQ PMG, 1968-1969 Biafra 1 Pound - Uncirculated - P#5a, Biafra 1 Pound (1968) Pick 5a UNC 0303333, 1969 biafra 1 silver pound stunning color , very rare km6, Bank of Biafra One (1) Pound Note (Extra Fine), Biafra 1 Pound ND. However they are an intriguing set of notes and will provide a collector with a complete set of a country for an affordable price. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. At the end of the civil war there was a critical shortage of the new Nigerian currency, which retarded efforts to replace the currency in circulation in the east. In an effort to curb the flow, the federal government issued a decree in June stating that Nigerian currency exported from Nigeria (including the rebel held Eastern Region) after 21 August 1967, would not be redeemed by the Nigerian Government. This isn't the first time IPOB has spread incorrect information about Biafran currency. While not known for certain how many notes were produced for circulation in Biafra, a reasonable estimate can be made by extrapolating the number of notes prepared for each known serial number prefix. Lettering: Thursday, 23rd . The back of the 5-shilling note is very similar to the first issue, with the picture of the four Ibo girls and the manilla being used in the same manner. The news site posted the report, " World Bank set to established Central Bank of Biafra in Abia State," on its Facebook page on 30 March 2019. The Times newspaper London, United Kingdom, (The references in brackets refer to the page number and column location of the relevant article. Palm tree in centre with sunset behind, all with decorate circles containing words. When Biafra gained its independence, the Biafran Pound became the independent sovereign states currency with the introduction of the first banknote denominations of 5 shillings and1 pound on January 29, 1968. A series of coins was issued in 1969; 3d, 6d, 1/-, and 2/6 coins were minted, all struck in aluminium.In February 1969, a second family of notes was issued in denominations of 5/- and 10/-, 1, 5 and . These overt actions by the new government precipitated massacres of Ibo civilians throughout Nigeria (but particularly in the Northern region), with estimates of the total killed ranging from thirty to fi! Also, DAILY BIAFRA NEWSPAPER reported that World bank will not start printing the new Biafra currency until Nnamdi Kanu signs on it. Palm tree in centre with sunset behind, all with decorate circles containing words. This section addresses the basic events of the secessionist period in Nigeria. A report by the Pointer News that claims the World Bank is set to establish the Central Bank of Biafra has been shared over 500 times on Facebook. Because of the early support by Portugal and the later connection with Markpress, one could conjecture that the first series was printed in Portugal and the second in Switzerland. For example, a comment by one viewer seems to question the veracity of the claim: Why all these nonsense misinformation on YouTube?.Can you all stop these gabbage propaganda news that is being posted every minute by many people in the disguise interest of Biafra.I have no problem seeking to make money from You Tube but your approach is isnt healthy._Uche Ozoemelam. A south-eastern Nigerian secessionist state led by the Igbo community, the Republic of Biafra got its name from the Bight of Biafra. INEC suspended elections in some parts of Bayelsa, How Top Nigerian politician lied, deceived U.S. court. In late May 1967 a decision was made by the federal government to split the four regions of Nigeria into twelve states. Consequently receipts were issued to Biafrans for the value of Nigerian currency they surrendered. This declaration led to the Nigerian Civil War. Not only was Nigeria taking steps to halt the flow of currency from Biafra, steps were also being taken to introduce a new series of bank notes which would be unavailable to the Biafrans. By that same decree, Nigeria currency notes will cease to be legal tender in Biafra. The present difficulties started when early last year [1968] Nigeria, on the advice of Whitehall, suddenly decided on its wicked and diabolical plan to dispossess our people of their wealth by means of the notorious currency switch. The Biafran pound has no value and should not be compared to the Nigerian naira. You can also ask Ihieagwa people in imo state its Ojomma. (After independence, a fourth region the Mid-west was created.) Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Spiralling violence in southeast Nigeria stirs memories of civil war. In 1944, the U.S. dollar became the global or world currency. fty thousand. The movement for the Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) is not entirely new to most Nigerians and especially those in the eastern part of the country. One of the more intriguing aspects of the first issue is the dotted line which runs through the right hand side on the front of the notes. 8 The government asked bi- and multilateral donors to provide foreign experts and assistance to address the economic situation.9 In the cocoa sector, the Obiang adminstration invited former plantation owners to resume cocoa production and negotiated a cocoa rehabilitation project with the World Bank. Steiner, Rolf (1978) The Last Adventurer, Little, Brown and Company, Boston. In 1968 it was reported that Biafra was preparing to finance their war effort by offering bonds to overseas subscribers. PEACE - UNITY - FREEDOM The Republic of Biafra was formerly declared a sovereign nation in 1966 by Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu (Military Governor of Eastern Nigeria). Currency itself seems to have been a subject close to Ojukwu (or one of his advisers), as we find the following clause in instructions sent to the delegates of the Eastern Region who were negotiating with Nigeria prior to secession. C $12.28. five shillings. The banknotes have various back designs. BANK OF BIAFRA In 2019, it was claimed that the World Bank invited Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, to place his name on a new Biafra currency. Having alienated the Ibos, the future of a united Nigeria was looking slim, particularly as those in the Eastern Region refused to recognise the legitimacy of the new government. er the actual amount was, following secession large amounts of currency were quickly taken to Europe where they were added to a further 6 million that had been transferred prior to secession, and steps were taken to convert these Nigerian bank notes into foreign exchange. Mok, Michael (1969) Biafra Journal, Time-Life Books, New York. Mezu, S. Okechukwu (1971) Behind the Rising Sun, Heinemann, London. Millions of Biafrans remained homeless, unemployed and bankrupt. Currency: Pound (1967-1970 . a heinous action. ), 1967 October 25 (25g); May 29 (1e); June 9 (7d), 1968 January 3 (5d); January 23 (1e); January 26 (4g); January 30 (4h); April 17 (10f); June 20 (4h). The first notes denominated in 5 shillings, 1 were introduced on January 29, 1968. See the details of the banknotes available for swap. Despite Ojukwus official speech on 27 January and an announcement to the international press on 30 January on the introduction of the new bank notes, there is some lingering doubt as to the official versions of events (which can sometimes be misleading, especially when recorded some time after the events). Contemporary reports claim that many individuals presented their savings in local and foreign currency to the government so that weapons could be bought; later, gold and jewels were donated as contributions to the war effort. Furthermore, no country in the world accepts the Biafran Pound as a currency because it is not one of the180 currenciesrecognized as legal tender by the United Nations. The 1968 Biafran bank note issue was not only an emergency issue, it also faced the trials and tribulations of the country it was serving many of the notes not making it to Biafra. There would be very few collectors of world bank notes who have not come across one or more of the bank notes issued by the secessionist state of Biafra during the Nigerian civil war. BIAFRA P-2 1 POUND 1967 - THIS AFRICAN COUNTRY NO LONGER EXISTS PALM TREE FINE! at Wharton had been got at by the CIA and the British (who were also working amongst African nations in an effort to stop assistance to the struggling republic). Besides the US, 22 other countries use different forms of the dollar currency, including Australia and Canada. A Nigerian newspaper, Breaking News, Nigerian News & Multimedia, Daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy . In an effort to take firm control of the country, General Ironsi was appointed by the Nigerian cabinet to head a federal military government. Long Reads. The New York Times newspaper New York, U.S.A. (The references in brackets refer to the page and column number of the relevant article. However Enugu was one of the first casualties of the war, and the administrative centre of Biafra was moved to several locations (including Aba, Umuahia and Orlu) during the course of the war. While peace and order were steadily re-established by the Military Government, the stability was being undermined by the desire of the Northern Region to secede from the Federation. But we know the reason why. The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) was created in 1988 to promote foreign direct investment into developing countries to support economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve people's lives. Volume 36, No.4, 1997. BANK OF BIAFRA Portugal was an early supporter of Biafra, and by October 1967 Biafra had established a private mission in Lisbon. Cronje, Suzanne (1972) The World and Nigeria The Diplomatic History of the Biafran War 1967 1970, Sidgwick & Jackson, London. SB48 BANK OF BIAFRA 1 POUND BANKNOTE 1967 VERY FINE P.2a $25.00. 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