Nigerian five-hundred-naira note

Five hundred Naira
CountryNigeria
Value500 naira
Width151 mm
Height78 mm
Years of printing2001-2022 (first issue) 2022-present(second issue)
Obverse
DesignNnamdi Azikiwe
Reverse
DesignOff-shore oil rig

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.

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.

The 2001 issue was withdrawn on the 10th February 2023 and replaced by a new green version.

Security features include a Holographic security thread, tilt feature, colour changing ink, watermark and raised ink.