This is the currency information page for nairas (NGN) - used in: Nigeria. Here you'll find information on this currency, current exchange rates with all other currencies, handy cut-out exchange rate pocket charts for US dollars, euros and sterling for your travels and most importantly, links to purchase nairas (in cash or card) at the best possible rates.


Buy nairas at best value

Although it's not possible to buy nairas in the UK, you may want to bring US dollars or euros with you to exchange on arrival. Travelex offer guaranteed best exchange rates in the UK, with zero commission (minimum £100 order) and free pickup at a wide range of Travelex shops in airports, ports and city centres.


For extra convenience and security, a prepaid travel card is available from Travelex for nairas. This can be used at any Mastercard-enabled ATM or shop, with no fee for standard usage.



Exchange Rates & Currency Information

Exchange Rates (Sep 2016)

Euro:1 = 350
Dollar:$1 = 0.00
Pound:£1 = 417



Currency subunits and denominations

Subunits: kobo - 1/100.

The following denominations are currently in use for nairas:

Coins: 50 kobo, 1 & 2 naira.

Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 & 1000 naira.



Exchange Rate Travel Charts

Print and cut-out these pocket-size exchange rate charts for easy currency comparisons while travelling.

NGN / EUR
(Sep 2016)
NGNEURNGNEUR
1000.295,00014.29
2000.5710,00028.57
3000.8625,00071.43
5001.4350,000142.86
1,0002.86100,000285.71
2,0005.71200,000571.43
EUR / NGN
(Sep 2016)
EURNGNEURNGN
1350207,000
27005017,500
31,05010035,000
51,75025087,500
103,500500175,000
155,2501,000350,000
NGN / USD
(Sep 2016)
NGNUSDNGNUSD
1000.005,0000.00
2000.0010,0000.00
3000.0025,0000.00
5000.0050,0000.00
1,0000.00100,0000.00
2,0000.00200,0000.00
USD / NGN
(Sep 2016)
USDNGNUSDNGN
10.00200.00
20.00500.00
30.001000.00
50.002500.00
100.005000.00
150.001,0000.00
NGN / GBP
(Sep 2016)
NGNGBPNGNGBP
1000.245,00011.99
2000.4810,00023.98
3000.7225,00059.95
5001.2050,000119.90
1,0002.40100,000239.81
2,0004.80200,000479.62
GBP / NGN
(Sep 2016)
GBPNGNGBPNGN
1417208,340
28345020,850
31,25110041,700
52,085250104,250
104,170500208,500
156,2551,000417,000