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50 Naira 50th Anniversary of Independence
| Issuer | Central Bank of Nigeria |
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| Year | 2010 |
| Type | Commemorative banknote |
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| Obverse description | A vignette of diverse ethnic Nigerian citizens occupies the left portion of the note, representing the nation's multicultural population. A green square commemorative logo at centre marks the 50th anniversary of Nigerian independence. The overall design incorporates characteristic polymer substrate security elements. |
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| Reverse description | Local fishermen hauling a substantial catch form the central vignette, evoking Nigeria's traditional coastal and riverine livelihoods. An outline map of Nigeria rendered in the national flag colours appears alongside the national coat of arms. |
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Nigeria's shift to polymer for this commemorative issue was part of a broader push by the Central Bank to reduce counterfeiting and extend note lifespan in a climate that routinely destroys paper currency within months. The 50th independence anniversary timing — October 1960 to October 2010 — gave political cover for the format change, though the underlying motive was operational.
Nigerian Security Printing and Minting in Abuja handling the print run is notable: earlier polymer issues in the series had required overseas production capacity. Printing domestically on polymer substrate by 2010 reflected a decade of serious investment in the Abuja facility.