Nigeria’s currency has gone through more changes than most people realize — from barter, to cowries, to colonial pounds and shillings, and finally to the Naira we use today.
But the real story behind these transformations is deeper, more dramatic, and more surprising than what most history books tell you.
How did our ancestors trade before money existed?
Why did the British introduce new currencies?
How did war, politics, and economics shape the notes in your hand today?
And what changed — or didn’t — after more than 100 years?
Instead of writing it all here, I’ve broken down the full history in a clear, visual, and easy-to-understand video.
Watch the Full Story Here
To understand how Nigerian money truly evolved from 1912 to 2025, watch the complete breakdown in the video below:
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