The new N100 Banknote

CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
Features to look for on the New N100  Commemorative Centenary Banknote

The President, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR unveiled the N100 centenary commemorative banknote on 12th November, 2014.Find below the basic look, feel and tilt security features for easy identification of a geniune note.

Kindly follow these simple steps to make sure your banknotes are genuine. Remember, do not rely on just one feature, check a few;

1. Check the paper and raised embossed print: By running your fingers across the front of the new note, you will feel  the raised prints in areas as "Central Bank of Nigeria", the image of Chief Obafemi Awolowo and the N100 numeral on the top left and bottom corners.

2. Check the Motion thread: This security thread is embedded on the bank note. It appears as green dashes in the front of the new note with "100" and Nigerian flag moving when tilted.

3. Check the water mark: Hold the note up to the light woth the front of the note facing you. In the clear area on the right, you will see an image of Chief Obafemi Awolowo's portrait together with a 100 numeral. Any banknote that does not contain a watermark is not genuine.

4. Check the QR (Quick Response) Code: Digitalized barcode that tells the centenary story when scanned with an internet enabled mobile device or an ipad. It is located at the back of the note.

5. Check the Serial Number: A unique 7 digit novel serial numbering, consisting of letters and numbers printed on the front side of the new note. The horizontal number is conical, that is, it grows in height from left to right.

6. Check the Optical Variable Magnetic Ink (OVMI Spark): A rolling bar that changes colour from green to purple when tilted. This feature is superimposed on two squares with a manila, which are strategically placed at the front of the banknote.

7. Check the See through feature: located on the front of the note (ledt corner), effect is produced on coconut.

8. Tactile marks for the visually impaired: Pronounced raised lines on the left and right corner on the front of the banknotes.


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January 2015.