06/02/2024
BIAFRA POUNDS
On this day 29/1 /1968, the Biafran Pounds were introduced. It was the currency of the defunct Republic of Biafra between 1968 and 1970.
The first notes to be introduced were denominated in 5 shillings and £1. A series of coins was issued in 1969; 3 pence, 6 pence, 1 shilling and 2½ shilling coins were minted, all made of aluminium.
The most common note is the 1968 and 1969 1 pound notes, with the £10 note and all coins being rare.