Republic of Biafra
Unrecoignized state in West Africa (1967-1970)
Location: Southeast Nigeria
Capital City: Enugu (1967), Umuahia (1967-1969), Owerri (1969-1970), Awka (1970)
Government type: Republic
Main languages: Igbo, English, Ibibio, Ijaw, Efik
Main religions: Protestant Christianity, Odinani
Chronology
1967: Nigeria's Eastern Region secedes as the Republic of Biafra
1970: Nigeria fully retakes all of Biafra and the Biafran military surrenders
Note: Biafra was claimed by Nigeria and only recognized by five other countries.
Currency
Pound (1967-1970)
1 Pound = 20 Shillings = 240 Pence
Coins from Biafra in the collection
•2 1/2 Shillings, 1969 (aluminum, KM#4)
Banknotes from Biafra in the collection
•5 Shillings, 1967 (P#1)
•10 Shillings, 1968-1969 (P#4)
•1 Pound, 1968-1969 (P#5)