| Issuer | Nigeria |
|---|---|
| Year | 1973 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Kobo (0.005 NGN) |
| Currency | Naira (1973-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (97% Copper, 0.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Geoffrey Colley |
| In circulation to | 1991 |
| Reference(s) | KM#7, Schön#38 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Nigeria, date below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA UNITY AND FAITH 1973 |
| Reverse description | Two cotton plants Denomination |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1/2 kobo |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1973 - - 166 618 000 1973 - Proof - 10 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 5806387170 |
| Comments |