| 释义 |
naira|ˈnaɪrə|
[See quots. 1972.]
A unit of currency in Nigeria, equal to 100 kobo.
1972N.Y. Times 9 Aug. 14 On Jan. 1, 1973, Nigeria will scrap her system of Nigerian pounds,..and begin a decimal currency system with units of money called the naira and the kobo... The name is adapted from the word Nigeria. 1972Times 9 Oct. (Nigeria Suppl.) p. viii/4 The new currency being introduced by the Central Bank of Nigeria consists of naira and kobo. Kobo are coins and naira are notes. The origin of the names has not been fully explained, but naira is said to have been derived from the word Nigeria. Ibid., The various denominations of the naira notes, which are now on display in public places, carry pictures showing various aspects of Nigeria's economic activities. The old Nigerian coins which they replace bear the head of the Queen of England. 1974Globe & Mail (Toronto) 2 Oct. 7/3 A number of firms..were allowed to stay on, provided they raised their capital to at least 200,000 Naira (roughly $350,000). |