Biafra
Billetes de Biafra
1967 - Biafra 5 Shillings banknote PIC 1
Biafra 5 Shillings banknote, catalogued as Pick P1 with the date designation ND (1967). This individ..
1968/69 - Biafra 10 Shillings banknote PIC 4
This individual Biafra 10 Shillings banknote is catalogued as Pick P4. The associated catalog date i..
1968/69 - Biafra 5 Shillings banknote PIC 3a
This Biafra 5 Shillings banknote is catalogued as Pick P3a and associated with the ND (1968–69) peri..
1968/69 -Biafra 1 Pound banknote PIC 5a
This Biafra 1 Pound banknote is catalogued as ND (1968–69) under Pick reference P5a. The note featur..
Frequently asked questions
Which Biafra banknote periods are represented in this shop’s catalog?
The Biafra category represents regular issues dated 1967 and 1968/69. The 1967 material is identified by the catalog reference PIC 1, while the later series includes references PIC 3a, PIC 4 and PIC 5a. These periods describe the notes represented in this shop’s catalog and should not be taken as a complete list of every Biafra banknote issue.
Which denominations and catalog references appear in the Biafra category?
The represented denominations are 5 shillings, 10 shillings and 1 pound. The 1967 5-shilling note is listed as PIC 1. For the 1968/69 issue, the catalog includes a 5-shilling note identified as PIC 3a, a 10-shilling note as PIC 4 and a 1-pound note as PIC 5a. These references help distinguish the cataloged types.
How can I distinguish the two Biafra 5-shilling banknotes listed in the catalog?
Check both the issue date and the catalog reference. The earlier 5-shilling note belongs to the 1967 issue and carries reference PIC 1. The other 5-shilling note belongs to the 1968/69 issue and is identified as PIC 3a. Because the denomination is the same, using the date together with the PIC reference provides a clearer identification than denomination alone.
How should PIC references be used when identifying Biafra notes?
Use the complete PIC reference alongside the denomination and issue period. In this category, PIC 1 identifies the 1967 5-shilling note, while PIC 3a, PIC 4 and PIC 5a identify denominations from the 1968/69 issue. The letter suffix in references such as PIC 3a and PIC 5a should be retained when recording or comparing a note, since it is part of the listed identifier.
Will the serial number on a purchased Biafra banknote match the product image?
Not necessarily. The product records state that images of Uncirculated banknotes are reference images and that the serial number on the note ordered will not correspond to the serial number shown. A prospective buyer should therefore use the image to review the represented banknote type, denomination and design, while relying on the listing’s issue date and PIC reference for precise catalog identification.
Can the 1968/69 Biafra denominations be collected as a related group?
The shop’s catalog represents a clear 1968/69 group consisting of 5 shillings, 10 shillings and 1 pound. Their respective references are PIC 3a, PIC 4 and PIC 5a, and each is described as a regular issue. Collectors organizing by series can use the shared 1968/69 designation, while still recording each denomination and full PIC reference separately for accurate identification.