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Thursday, October 20, 2011

Biafra-The 1968-69 Biafran 1 Pound Banknote-Illustrated

Illustrated below is the obverse and reverse of the 1968-69 1 Pound banknote. The Republic of Biafra seceded from Nigeria in 1967 and fought a war of independence from 1967 to 1970 when it was reabsorbed into Nigeria. During the short life of the Biafran State banknotes were printed for use within its borders.


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