Catalog
1 Kobo
| Issuer | Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Company Limited |
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| Year | 1973-1974 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | The Nigerian coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a heraldic shield flanked by two rearing horses as supporters, surmounted by an eagle displayed. A wreath of vegetation forms the base, with a ribbon below bearing the national motto legend 'UNITY AND FAITH'. The circular legend 'FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA' arcs around the upper periphery, while the date appears in the lower field below the shield. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Two oil derricks, rendered in fine detail, are positioned symmetrically at left and right of the field, flanking the large numeral '1' at centre. A connecting platform structure unites the base of the two derricks. The denomination legend 'kobo' is inscribed in a bold serif typeface along the lower margin, completing the design that evokes Nigeria's petroleum industry. |
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