| Denomination: | Five hundred Naira |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Value: | 500 |
| Unit: | naira |
| Width Mm: | 151 |
| Height Mm: | 78 |
| Years Of Printing: | 2001-2022 (first issue) 2022-present(second issue) |
| Obverse Design: | Nnamdi Azikiwe |
| Reverse Design: | Off-shore oil rig |
The five hundred naira Nigerian note is a denomination of Nigerian currency. It was introduced in April 2001, and it was the highest currency in Nigeria when it was introduced until the 1000 naira was introduced.[1]
The obverse of the note features a portrait of Nnamdi Azikiwe. The reverse features an off-shore oil rig and the Coat of arms of Nigeria.
the 2001 issue was withdrawn on the 10th February 2023 and replaced by a new green version
security features include a Holographic security thread, tilt feature, colour changing ink, watermark and raised ink