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The Biafran pound was the currency of the breakaway Republic of Biafra between 1968 and 1970.The first notes denominated in 5 shillings and £1 were introduced on January 29 1968. A series of coins was issued in 1969; 3 pence 6 pence 1 shilling and 2½ shilling coins were minted all made of aluminium. In February 1969 a second family of notes was issued consisting of 5 shilling 10 shilling £1 £5 and £10 denominations.