2025 Nigeria 20 Naira Polymer Banknote Murtala Muhammed P-34

Issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the signature of Governor Olayemi Michael Cardoso and Director of Currency Operations Adebisi Sikiru Adedeji, this legal tender 20 Naira polymer banknote bears the updated printed authorization year of 2025. Cataloged internationally in the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money as Pick #34 (P-34), this durable green polymer issue represents an essential continuation of Nigeria's modern fractional currency. The obverse features an engraved portrait of General Murtala Ramat Muhammed (1938–1976), former Nigerian Head of State, alongside the national coat of arms, geometric microprinting, and an outline map of Nigeria displaying the national flag. The reverse commemorates cultural heritage by showcasing legendary potter Dr. Hadiza Ladi Kwali, OON, MBE (1925–1984) at work creating traditional earthenware pottery vessels, accompanied by denomination text presented in Nigeria’s major regional languages including Hausa (Naira Ashirin), Igbo (Naira Iri Abụọ), and Yoruba (Ogún Náírà). Security architecture includes a transparent clear window containing the raised Central Bank of Nigeria emblem and an embedded gold foil patch. This piece serves as a premier type specimen for collections focusing on modern West African paper money, polymer substrate developments, and African cultural numismatics.

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