Palm tree in centre with sunset behind, all with decorate circles containing words.
Reverse description
Biafran arms at left. A female weaver
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIC OF BIAFRA
BANK OF BIAFRA
Promise to pay on Demand the sum of
5
FIVE POUNDS - £5
5
GOVERNOR - DIRECTOR
£1 - 5
Reverse lettering
5 - £5
BANK OF BIAFRA
PEACE - UNITY - FREEDOM
£5 - FIVE POUNDS - 5
WEAVING
Variants
There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint "in silver" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000.
