REPUBLIC of BIAFRA One Pound Note DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS Organizational Memento

Description: FOR the complete story, FULL DETAILS and BIG CLEAR PICTURES, Please SEE THE DESCRIPTION REPUBLIC of BIAFRA One Pound Note DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS Organizational Memento Description This is a choice, crisp uncirculated, "One Pound" note from the short-lived and now long-gone "Republic of Biafra". In 1960 the nation of Nigeria had become independent of Great Britain. As with many of the new African states, the borders of the country did not reflect the earlier ethnic boundaries. Thus, the northern region of the country was made up of a Muslim majority, while the southern population was predominantly Christian. Furthermore, Nigeria's oil, its primary source of income, was located in the south of the country. In 1967 a Civil War erupted in Nigeria. After a long and bloody conflict that saw starvation used as a weapon and over a million people die, the rebel "Republic of Biafra" surrendered and was reabsorbed into Nigeria. The one good thing that came out of this horrendous conflict was the original organization of "Doctors Without Borders". The Republic of Biafra in 1967. "Standard Catalog of World Paper Money" (Modern Issues 1960-) by Albert Pick. #5. Face: DP0926942 • Dark brown on green, brown and orange underprint. BANK OF BIAFRA • Palm Tree and Rising Sun • Signed by Sylvester Ugoh as Governor. An early institution created by the Biafran government was the Bank of Biafra. The bank carried out all central banking functions including the administration of foreign exchange and the management of the public debt of the Republic. It is estimated that a total of £115–140 million Biafran pounds were in circulation by the end of the conflict, with a population of about 14 million, approximately £10 per person. Back: BANK OF BIAFRA • ONE POUND • Arms of Biafra at right. The Note: A choice, crisp example, it has no bends, wrinkles, folds, holes or tears. It will be sent in a new currency holder that protects it. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself. Remember, FREE SHIPPING! Payment I ship the day after cleared payment. Payment in US funds only please. Returns: Accepted, in original condition, in most cases and encouraged if the item has been misdescribed. If you need more than one week from the close of the sale to make payment, that is not generally a problem, PLEASE, JUST LET ME KNOW when you expect to pay. If No payment and No contact is made, eBay will CANCEL THE SALE on the eighth day. Shipping Shipping to all locations WORLDWIDE will be FREE! All items will be insured, at no extra cost. International shipments will also be insured at no extra cost to most countries. I SHIP THE DAY AFTER PAYMENT! About Us We are long time collectors who enjoys listing things on eBay. We try to give you the best pictures we can and as much information about the item as we can, so you know what you are buying. I try to start auctions for as low a starting price as I can, and still break even. There are eBay, PayPal and Postage fees to cover. Minimum bid normally represents at least a decent value. I believe you have completed your part of the agreement when you pay me, so I LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK WHEN I SHIP THE ITEM. I appreciate return feedback if you feel I have earned it. Contact Us I will try to respond to email questions within one day. Please ask any questions about the item, or other special requests BEFORE you bid. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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End Time: 2024-08-02T04:38:36.000Z

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