Nigerian five-hundred-naira note

The five hundred naira Nigerian note is a denomination of Nigerian currency. It was introduced in April 2001, and it was the highest currency in Nigeria when it was introduced until the 1000 naira was introduced.^[1]

Five hundred Naira

Country	Nigeria
Value	500 naira
Width	151 mm
Height	78 mm
Years of printing	2001-2022 (first issue) 2022-present(second issue)
Obverse
Design	Nnamdi Azikiwe
Reverse
Design	Off-shore oil rig

The obverse of the note features a portrait of Nnamdi Azikiwe. The reverse features an off-shore oil rig and the Coat of arms of Nigeria.^[1]

The 2001 issue was withdrawn on the 10th February 2023 and replaced by a new green version.^{[citation needed]}

Security features include a Holographic security thread, tilt feature, colour changing ink, watermark and raised ink.^{[citation needed]}